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Art Therapist Salary in Durham

How much does an art therapist earn in Durham?

Average base salary in Durham

£27,075 per year

per year in Durham · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£27,075 per year£34,200 per year

Art Therapist salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical art therapist pay across the UK. Art Therapist pay in Durham is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for art therapists near Durham

Compare average art therapist pay in Durham and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage art therapist salaryJobs
Ealing£31,350 per yearView jobs
Durham This location£27,075 per yearView jobs
Dungiven£27,075 per yearView jobs
Dunoon£27,075 per yearView jobs
Dunstable£27,075 per yearView jobs
East Ayrshire£27,075 per yearView jobs
East Dunbartonshire£27,075 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Art Therapist get paid in Durham?

Frequently asked questions about art therapist pay in Durham

How much does an art therapist earn in Durham?

The average salary for an art therapist in Durham is £27,075 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £34,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Durham a well-paid area for art therapists?

Durham tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for art therapists. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire art therapists in Durham?

Live art therapist openings in Durham rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can an art therapist in Durham increase their salary?

Art Therapists in Durham typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between art therapist pay in Durham and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Durham it's £27,075 per year — a discount of £1,425 per year versus the UK average.

Art Therapist jobs in Durham

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