Physiotherapist Salary in New Zealand

NZ$61,430
per year
per hour
NZ$29.53
per hour
per year

Physiotherapist - Average Salary NZ

The median (average) salary for a Physiotherapist in New Zealand is NZ$61,430 per year (NZ$29.53 per hour), which is 0.6% lower than the national median (average) salary.
Physiotherapist salary range: NZ$48,335 to NZ$110,000.
NZ$48,335
Low
NZ$61,430
Median salary
NZ$110,000
High
NZ$23.24
Low
NZ$29.53
Median salary
NZ$52.88
High

Physiotherapist Salary Range

Low
NZ$48,335
Median salary
NZ$61,430
Senior
NZ$72,310
High
NZ$110,000
Low
NZ$23.24
Median salary
NZ$29.53
Senior
NZ$34.76
High
NZ$52.88
Among practising Physiotherapists registered with the Physiotherapy Board in New Zealand, new Graduate Physiotherapists or part-time Physiotherapists tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced and highly skilled Physiotherapy Specialists, Sports Physiotherapists, advanced practitioner or Physiotherapists who own a physiotherapy practice usually earn more.

Physiotherapist - Pay Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Sport PhysiotherapistNZ$67K/year
+9% 
Graduate PhysiotherapistNZ$49K/year
 -20%

Physiotherapist - Pay by Experience Level in New Zealand

An Entry Level Physiotherapist with up to three years experience can expect to earn an average compensation of NZ$49,000 gross per year. A mid career Physiotherapist with four to nine years of experience tipically earns NZ$60,000, while the average income for a Senior Physiotherapist with ten to twenty years of experience is estimated to be around NZ$72,000. Physiotherapists with more than twenty years of experience may earn more than NZ$80,000.

How Work Experience Affects the Pay of a Physiotherapist

Late Career▲ +30%
Senior▲ +17%
Average SalaryNZ$61,430/year
Mid Career▼ -2%
Entry Level▼ -20%

Gender Breakdown

Female
66%
Male
34%

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Physiotherapist - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is a guide only. Salaries are gross unless otherwise stated. Salary data are from Physiotherapist job vacancies advertised on Jobted NZ and published data on pay rates.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Physiotherapist

How much does a Physiotherapist make in New Zealand?
A Physiotherapist in New Zealand earns an average of NZ$61,430 gross per year, which is about NZ$29.53 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Physiotherapist updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Physiotherapist in New Zealand?
The starting salary of a Physiotherapist in New Zealand is around NZ$48,335 gross per year. New Graduate Physiotherapists or part-time Physiotherapists usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Physiotherapist in New Zealand?
The highest salary of a Physiotherapist in New Zealand can reach and exceed NZ$110,000 gross per year. Physiotherapy Specialists, Sports Physiotherapists, advanced practitioner or Physiotherapists who own a physiotherapy practice usually have the highest salaries.
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