How Much Do Physiotherapy Graduates Earn?
What will you be paid as a new physiotherapy graduate entering the workforce?
It’s a question that many physio students have.
The great thing about studying physiotherapy (also known as physical therapy) in Australia is that there’s often the option to use your degree in Canada or stay in Australia to practice.
Here’s what you can expect or earn as an entry-level physiotherapist in Canada and Australia.
Working in Canada
In Canada, starting annual salaries as a physiotherapist are specific to the province and type of practice your working in.
Entry level physiotherapy salaries in 2026 averaged CAD$50,000 (PEI) to CAD$80,000 (Canada’s territories).
| Canadian Province or Territory | 2026 Entry-Level Salary for
Physiotherapists in Canada (CAD per annum) |
| Alberta | $70,000 |
| British Columbia | $68,000 |
| Manitoba | $62,000 |
| New Brunswick | $52,000 |
| Newfoundland | $60,000 |
| Nova Scotia | $55,000 |
| Ontario | $65,000 |
| PEI | $50,000 |
| Quebec | $58,000 |
| Saskatchewan | $65,000 |
| Canadian Territories | $80,000 |
Working in Australia
As of 2026, starting annual salaries for new physiotherapist graduates averaged between AUD$69,000 and AUD$83,000 with variation by state.
As an international graduate of OzTREKK’s featured physiotherapy programs, you simply need to register through the national board to practice in all Australian states and territories. Additionally, Australia’s entry-level salaries are often higher than those in Canada. Because of this, we see many graduates staying in Australia to work after they graduate, to gain experience, and pay off some student debt before returning home to Canada.
| Australian State | Avg. Starting Salary for
Physiotherapists in Australia (AUD per annum) |
| New South Wales | $79,000 |
| Australian Capital Territory | $73,000 |
| Tasmania | $75,000 |
| Northern Territory | $69,000 |
| Queensland | $83,000 |
| South Australia | $70,000 |
| Victoria | $80,000 |
| Western Australia | $83,000 |
Questions About working
Of course, money isn’t everything and there are other factors that you should keep in mind as you navigate your own pathway to becoming a physiotherapist.
Visit our physiotherapy licensing page to learn more about becoming licensed to practice in Canada and Australia.
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