Occupational Therapy
- New grad
- $70k – $80k
- Mid-career
- $85k – $98k
- Senior
- $100k – $115k
Hand therapy and paeds attract a $5–10k premium. Public health awards (EBA) shape the floor.
Salary insightsClose estimates for permanent
Close estimates for permanent
allied health in Victoria.
Approximate base salary ranges drawn from open offers, public EBA bands and recent conversations with hiring managers across the state. Treat them as a starting point, not a quote.
Read this as a close estimate, not a benchmark.
Real numbers shift with setting, caseload, region, EBA round and what the employer needs you to say yes to. For a tailored read on a specific role, suburb or organisation, get in touch.
Physiotherapy
- New grad
- $72k – $80k
- Mid-career
- $88k – $105k
- Senior
- $110k – $130k
Senior MSK with mentoring duties commands the upper end. Sports physio sits a touch higher again.
Speech Pathology
- New grad
- $70k – $80k
- Mid-career
- $85k – $98k
- Senior
- $100k – $115k
Adult neuro and dysphagia experience nudges senior bands higher. NDIS-funded private work varies widely.
Psychology (Clinical)
- New grad
- $85k – $95k
- Mid-career
- $100k – $120k
- Senior
- $125k – $150k
Clinical endorsement makes a clear difference. Private practice routinely outpaces public for senior clinicians.
Exercise Physiology
- New grad
- $65k – $75k
- Mid-career
- $78k – $90k
- Senior
- $92k – $105k
Multidisciplinary practices and WorkCover-heavy services pay better than gym-floor roles.
Dietetics, Social Work, Podiatry, AHAs
- New grad
- Varies
- Mid-career
- Varies
- Senior
- Varies
Bands sit similar to OT for APDs and AMHSWs. Podiatry skews 5–10k higher mid-career. AHA roles depend heavily on Cert IV vs Cert III.
Last reviewed by the Luxor team — May 2026. Updated as the market moves.