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Art Therapist Salary in Merseyside

How much does an art therapist earn in Merseyside?

Average base salary in Merseyside

£27,075 per year

per year in Merseyside · 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 Merseyside is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for art therapists near Merseyside

Compare average art therapist pay in Merseyside and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage art therapist salaryJobs
Merton£31,350 per yearView jobs
Merseyside This location£27,075 per yearView jobs
Melksham£27,075 per yearView jobs
Melrose£27,075 per yearView jobs
Melton Mowbray£27,075 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil£27,075 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil (county)£27,075 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about art therapist pay in Merseyside

How much does an art therapist earn in Merseyside?

The average salary for an art therapist in Merseyside 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 Merseyside a well-paid area for art therapists?

Merseyside 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 Merseyside?

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

How can an art therapist in Merseyside increase their salary?

Art Therapists in Merseyside 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 Merseyside and nationally?

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

Art Therapist jobs in Merseyside

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