Speech Pathologist salary in Queensland
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $82,992 — Queensland sits $1,012 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Speech Pathologist salary of $81,980 — after $15,382 income tax and $1,640 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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Queensland Health★ 3.8 | $110,000 | $109,505 – $115,000 |
| Queensland Government★ 3.9 | $99,964 | $75,990 – $109,000 |
| Physio Inq★ 4.5 | $94,500 | $89,000 – $100,000 |
| Omega Medical★ 2.5 | $90,000 | $90,000 – $90,000 |
| Recruit Shop★ 4.1 | $87,500 | $80,000 – $95,000 |
| National 360★ 4.2 | $86,340 | $86,000 – $105,000 |
| Randstad★ 3.6 | $85,000 | $82,244 – $100,000 |
| Everyday Independence★ 3.2 | $84,000 | $70,000 – $92,500 |
| Global Rehabilitation Service★ 3.0 | $83,750 | $82,500 – $85,000 |
| Brisbane Catholic Education★ 3.5 | $82,608 | $75,360 – $87,120 |
| Mater Group★ 3.3 | $81,016 | $81,016 – $81,016 |
| Early Start Australia★ 4.1 | $80,500 | $62,000 – $84,300 |
| Better Rehab★ 4.5 | $80,000 | $70,000 – $170,800 |
| Pepper Kids Therapy★ 3.0 | $80,000 | $70,000 – $100,000 |
| Star HR★ 5.0 | $77,500 | $61,277 – $90,816 |
| Blue Care★ 2.6 | $73,112 | $71,136 – $75,088 |
| UnitingCare Queensland★ 2.8 | $68,000 | $63,000 – $90,300 |
| Hear and Say★ 3.5 | $65,000 | $58,000 – $69,000 |
Speech Pathologist pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Victoria
Western Australia
South Australia
Australian Capital Territory
Northern Territory
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