Take-home on the median Speech Pathologist salary of $82,992 — after $15,686 income tax and $1,660 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
Reported total pay for Speech Pathologist roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Queensland Government★ 3.9 | $99,964 | $75,990 – $109,000 |
| NSW Department of Health★ 3.3 | $97,000 | $69,000 – $124,000 |
| Northcott★ 3.2 | $89,970 | $72,858 – $89,994 |
| Government of South Australia★ 3.6 | $89,741 | $73,693 – $105,847 |
| Everyday Independence★ 3.2 | $88,842 |
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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 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.
| $71,400 – $92,941 |
| Physio Inq★ 4.5 | $87,000 | $80,300 – $100,000 |
| National 360★ 4.2 | $86,000 | $69,400 – $102,000 |
| The Benevolent Society★ 3.1 | $84,844 | $80,000 – $97,000 |
| Brisbane Catholic Education★ 3.5 | $82,608 | $75,360 – $87,120 |
| Randstad★ 3.6 | $80,101 | $73,846 – $100,000 |
| Better Rehab★ 4.5 | $80,000 | $67,400 – $91,800 |
| Connect2Care★ 3.5 | $80,000 | $70,000 – $95,000 |
| Ability Action Australia★ 2.9 | $78,500 | $72,000 – $84,800 |
| Early Start Australia★ 4.1 | $78,000 | $62,000 – $95,900 |
| Optimum Health Solutions★ 2.1 | $76,000 | $69,000 – $80,101 |
| Star HR★ 5.0 | $72,554 | $61,692 – $90,484 |
| Novita★ 3.4 | $61,272 | $51,000 – $94,100 |
| Hawkesbury District Health Services★ 4.1 | $54,399 | $46,634 – $62,382 |
| Spinecare Chiropractic Castle Plaza★ 3.6 | $50,659 | $36,960 – $74,280 |