Speech Pathologist salary in Northern Territory
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $82,992 — Northern Territory sits $8 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Speech Pathologist salary of $83,000 — after $15,420 income tax and $1,660 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
What companies pay
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Government of South Australia★ 3.6 | $89,364 | $85,405 – $93,323 |
| Department of Health (Australia)★ 3.5 | $83,981 | $80,392 – $87,570 |
| Carpentaria★ 3.0 | $83,103 | $79,788 – $86,417 |
| Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC)★ 3.2 | $78,320 | $74,636 – $82,004 |
| Randstad★ 3.6 | $74,029 | $71,122 – $76,936 |
Speech Pathologist pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Western Australia
South Australia
Australian Capital Territory
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