Median salary
$69,881
ANZSCO 2524 · Health professionals
Occupational therapist salary in Australia
Median salary for an Australian occupational therapist is $69,881 per year (2022-23 tax return data), with $56,731 take-home after tax at current FY2025-26 rates.
After tax (yr)
$56,731
Fortnightly
$2,182
Tax returns
24,296
Income distribution
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2022-23, Table 15 (ANZSCO unit group 2524, based on 24,296 tax returns).
| Metric | Taxable income | Salary / wages | Total income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | $73,613 | $69,881 | $76,923 |
| Average (mean) | $77,581 | $69,212 | $81,102 |
Taxable income = gross income minus allowable deductions. Salary / wages = PAYG-reported income only. Total income = all sources including investment, business, etc.
Take-home pay on the median $occupational therapist salary
| Gross salary (median) | $69,881 |
| Income tax | −$11,752 |
| Medicare levy (2%) | −$1,398 |
| Take-home pay | $56,731 |
| + Employer super | $8,386 |
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Related occupations · Health professionals
Other occupations within the same ANZSCO sub-major group.
| Occupation | Tax returns | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse | 350,797 | $75,630 |
| General medical practitioner | 46,078 | $120,000 |
| Physiotherapist | 31,287 | $74,108 |
| Other medical practitioners | 31,160 | $146,593 |
| Pharmacist | 30,268 | $76,323 |
| Midwife | 22,156 | $75,519 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a occupational therapist earn in Australia?
The median salary or wage income for an Australian occupational therapist in 2022-23 was $69,881, based on 24,296 lodged tax returns. The average (mean) was $69,212; the mean is pulled up by high earners so the median is a better guide for a typical occupational therapist.
What is a occupational therapist salary after tax?
On the median $69,881 salary for a occupational therapist, take-home pay in FY2025-26 is about $56,731 per year after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy — roughly $2,182 per fortnight or $1,091 per week.
How much tax does a occupational therapist pay?
On the median $69,881 salary, a occupational therapist in FY2025-26 pays about $13,150 in total tax — $11,752 income tax plus $1,398 Medicare levy. Effective rate: 18.8%.
How many people work as a occupational therapist in Australia?
24,296 Australians lodged a tax return as a occupational therapist in 2022-23. This is the count of individuals who classified themselves under ANZSCO unit group 2524 on their return.
What is the average vs median occupational therapist salary?
Average (mean): $69,212. Median: $69,881. The median is usually lower because a small number of very high earners pull the average up. For a realistic picture of what a typical occupational therapist earns, use the median.
Data sources
Salary data: Australian Taxation Office — Taxation Statistics 2022-23, Table 15. Used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Australia licence.
Take-home pay calculated at paycalculator.page using ATO-published FY2025-26 brackets, 2% Medicare levy, and default settings (Australian resident, private hospital cover, tax-free threshold claimed).