Music Therapist salary in Australia
Updated 8 August 2026
Take-home on the median Music Therapist salary of $50,659 — after $5,478 income tax and $1,013 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Music Therapist roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| I Challenge Myself★ 4.1 | $59,776 | $57,679 – $61,873 |
| Spinecare Chiropractic Castle Plaza★ 3.6 | $50,659 | $36,960 – $74,280 |
Music Therapist pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2026–27 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.