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. Clinical lead roles can sit above the senior band depending on scope.
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. Use them as a starting point when planning your next permanent move.
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.
Permanent allied health pay in Victoria is shaped by more than title. Specialty scarcity, public vs private setting, NDIS exposure, leadership scope and location all move the number. The bands below reflect what we are seeing in active permanent briefs and recent placements — not job-board averages.
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 by caseload and travel.
Osteopathy
- New grad
- $70k – $80k
- Mid-career
- $85k – $100k
- Senior
- $100k – $120k
Women’s health and experienced clinicians in established multi-disciplinary clinics often sit toward the upper mid and senior bands. Package structure can include hourly-equivalent arrangements converted to permanent salary.
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 — August 2026. Updated as the market moves.
FAQs
How to read these numbers.
Are these base salaries or total packages?
Figures are indicative base salary ranges for permanent roles in Victoria, typically plus superannuation. Some packages include additional benefits (vehicle, CPD allowance, extra leave) that are not reflected in the base band.
Why do private and public bands differ?
Public sector roles are often anchored to enterprise agreements (EBAs), which set a clearer floor and progression. Private and NDIS-funded settings can pay higher or lower depending on caseload intensity, billables expectations and scarcity of the specialty.
How should candidates use these ranges?
Treat them as a conversation starter, not a quote. When we brief a specific role we talk through setting, seniority, location and non-salary factors so you can decide whether the overall package is right.
Do you help with salary expectations in negotiations?
Yes. Part of our role is giving both sides a realistic read of the market so offers land cleanly — without underpricing strong clinicians or overstretching employers.
Want a read on your next move?
Register with Luxor or browse current permanent roles. We’ll help you benchmark the opportunity against what the market is actually paying.