Physiotherapist Salary in Australia
AU$75,200
per year
per hour
AU$35.60
per hour
per year
Bonus
AU$4,950/year
Physiotherapist - Average Salary
The average salary for a Physiotherapist is AU$75,200 per year (AU$35.60 per hour), which is AU$5,312 (+8%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Physiotherapist can expect an average starting salary of AU$43,600. The highest salaries can exceed AU$125,000.
A Physiotherapist can expect an average starting salary of AU$43,600. The highest salaries can exceed AU$125,000.
AU$43,600
Low
AU$75,200
Average salary
AU$125,000
High
AU$24.30
Low
AU$35.60
Average salary
AU$63.40
High
Total compensation includes salary and bonus.
AU$0 AU$70,200 AU$140,400 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$43,600 - 125,000 | |
| Bonus | AU$0 - 15,400 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$43,600 - 140,400 |
AU$24.30 AU$19.60 AU$63.40 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$24.30 - 63.40 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$24.30 - 63.40 |
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Physiotherapist Salary Range
Among physiotherapists, Graduate Physiotherapists tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Physiotherapists enjoy the highest salaries.
Physiotherapist - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Physiotherapist | AU$96K/year | +28% |
| Specialist Physiotherapist | AU$93K/year | +23% |
| Sport Physiotherapist | AU$91K/year | +21% |
| Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist | AU$79K/year | +5% |
| Grade 1 Physiotherapist | AU$54K/year | -28% |
| Graduate Physiotherapist | AU$44K/year | -42% |
Physiotherapist - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Physiotherapist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$43,600 per year. A mid career Physiotherapist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$72,300, while a Senior Physiotherapist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$96,250. Physiotherapists with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$107,400 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Physiotherapist in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +43% |
| Senior | ▲ +28% |
| Average Salary | AU$75,200/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -4% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -42% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
66%
66%
Male
34%
34%
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The salary information presented on this page is based on all Physiotherapist job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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