Physical Therapist Salary
Helps patients recover mobility and manage pain through exercise. Below is a comprehensive global salary breakdown for Physical Therapists, covering 2 countries with junior, mid-level, and senior compensation data for 2026.
Global salary summary
Global avg. (mid)
$93,500
Highest paying
Australia
Countries tracked
2+
Physical Therapist Salary by Experience Level
Annual median in USD · United States
Entry-level
0–2 years
$72K
Mid-level
3–5 years
$92K
Senior
6+ years
$120K
Salary after tax (rough estimate): entry ~$51.8K · mid ~$64.4K · senior ~$80.4K after ~28–33% effective federal + state tax (US).
Salary by Country (Mid-level)
Median annual salary in USD · Top 10 paying countries
Salary Range by Experience (United States)
Min / Median / Max annual compensation in USD
Experience Level Breakdown by Country
Junior / Mid-level / Senior median annual salaries in USD
Full Salary Data Table
| Country | Level | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AustraliaAUD | Junior | $55K | $72K | $92K |
AustraliaAUD | Mid-level | $72K | $95K | $125K |
AustraliaAUD | Senior | $95K | $128K | $170K |
| Junior | $55K | $72K | $92K | |
| Mid-level | $72K | $92K | $118K | |
| Senior | $92K | $120K | $158K |
Source: Aggregated public data (LinkedIn, Glassdoor, BLS) 2025–2026. All salaries in USD. PPP adjustment uses IMF purchasing power parity factors.
How does this compare globally?
Global median (mid-level)
$93,500
Highest paying country
Australia
$95,000
Lowest tracked salary
United States
$92,000
Salary spread (high vs low)
1.0x
Frequently Asked Questions
The global median Physical Therapist salary in 2026 is $93,500 per year. Pay varies widely by country, with Australia leading at $95,000 and United States at $92,000.
Last updated: · Based on aggregated public salary data (2+ countries).