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Physical Therapist salary in Australia

Physical Therapist roles in Australia span healthcare teams from startups to enterprise employers. Below are junior, mid, and senior gross salary bands for Physical Therapist positions—each links to a dedicated page with tax and FAQ detail.

Figures use Toolminator's static salary model (ranges for comparison, not job listings). Methodology & limitations.

Role benchmark (model)

Physical Therapist sits in our Healthcare category. The US reference midpoint for mid-level gross pay is about $88,000 before country and seniority adjustments.Australia pages apply cost-of-living, FX, and level multipliers on top of that anchor.

  • Demand signal

    medium

  • Pay trend

    rising

  • Model multiplier

    1.04×

Hiring demand and pay growth are modeled as above average for this role family.

Not a live job board or employer survey. See methodology & limitations.

Directional trend (estimated model)

Growth-leaning

Physical Therapist

PressuredStableGrowth

Our static model weights this role family with above-average demand and pay momentum—useful for negotiation prep, not a hiring forecast.

Directional only—not historic BLS/payroll data or a prediction of future offers. Derived from role demand multipliers and growth tags in our static catalog.

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Junior vs mid vs senior

LevelRange (local)Approx. USD
JuniorA$77,423 – A$92,380$54,508 – $65,038Compare
Mid-levelA$109,976 – A$136,859$77,426 – $96,352Compare
SeniorA$155,139 – A$198,983$109,222 – $140,089Compare

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Physical Therapist make in Australia?
A mid-level Physical Therapist (3–6 years experience) in Australia typically earns A$109,976 to A$136,859 gross per year, with a midpoint near A$123,418, according to our 2026 model.
What is the average Physical Therapist salary in Australia for mid-level roles?
Our 2026 model shows a typical range of A$109,976 to A$136,859, with a midpoint near A$123,418 gross per year before tax. Actual offers vary by city, employer, and skills.
What salary range should a Physical Therapist with 3–6 years experience expect?
Our model puts 3–6 years experience (mid-level level) at A$109,976 to A$136,859 gross per year in Australia. Total compensation can run higher once bonus or equity is included at larger employers.

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