Speech Pathologist Salary in Perth (2026)

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Speech Pathologists in Perth earn a median salary of $97,500 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $86,120 and $115,000. That is broadly in line with Perth's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 60 jobs advertised in Perth in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 18% of roles by listing volume in Perth ↑ +15 listings vs last month
💰 Speech Pathologist · Perth
ADVERTISED RANGE
$86,120 – $115,000
Median: $97,500
Jun $100k
Jul $97k
↓ Trending down

Based on 2-month data, short-term movement only.

Entry level $79,865 – $98,042
Overall $86k–$115k Entry $79k–$98k $77k $85k $93k $102k $110k $118k
Moderate confidence 60 listings (+15 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 60 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 42.2% stated a salary directly. The remaining 57.8% carried a range estimated from the listing, so this median blends advertised and estimated pay. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation.

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Bottom 10%  $86,120 Median  $97,500 $115,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Perth Market

Perth pays speech pathologists $97,000, behind the $100,000 cluster of Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney and just ahead of Newcastle at $95,000. The median fell $2,500 while listings rose sharply from 45 to 60. Unusually, the only tier reported here is an entry band running $79,000 to $98,000 on 10 listings, which suggests the market is skewing toward new graduate hiring. At 42% salary disclosure the figure is moderately supported.

Take Home Pay (based on median $97,500)

Weekly (net)
~$1,411
Monthly (net)
~$6,116
Annual (net)
~$73,396
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $108,712

Take-home calculated using 2025-26 ATO tax rates, no HECS debt, full Australian residency. Total package adds 11.5% superannuation to base salary. Adjust for your situation →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good starting salary for a junior Speech Pathologist in Perth?
Entry listings run $79,000 to $98,000 with a median of $80,000, based on 10 listings, so the graduate band is measurable here rather than inferred. That $80,000 entry median is well below the $97,000 overall figure, showing a real gap between new graduates and established clinicians. Paediatric caseloads, dysphagia competency and a driver's licence are what move a graduate up.
Is $97,500 a good salary in Perth?
Barely. At $97,000 a speech pathologist earns 2.6% above Perth's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $1,411 a week and moderate living costs. That is one of the thinnest allied health premiums in this report, and the median fell this month. Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney all pay $3,000 more.
How much does a Senior Speech Pathologist make in Perth?
The ceiling is $115,000, the lowest speech pathology ceiling of the major markets. Clinical specialisation, graduate supervision and NDIS assessment work are what reach it. With the reported tiering showing only an entry band, senior progression in this market is less visible in the data than elsewhere.

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Speech Pathologist salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Perth
Perth (this page) $97,500 0%
Brisbane $100,000 +3%
Melbourne $100,000 +3%
Sydney $100,000 +3%
Newcastle $95,000 -3%

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