Salary guide · Merton
How much does an art therapist earn in Merton?
Average base salary in Merton
£31,350 per year
per year in Merton · School or trust-set scale
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 Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average art therapist pay in Merton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average art therapist salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Merton This location | £31,350 per year | View jobs |
| Merseyside | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil (county) | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Middlesbrough | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Middlewich | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Midhurst | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an art therapist in Merton is £31,350 per year, typically ranging from £24,200 per year to £39,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Merton pays art therapists around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on School or trust-set scale.
Live art therapist openings in Merton rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Art Therapists in Merton typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Merton it's £31,350 per year — a premium of £2,850 per year versus the UK average.
Live art therapist vacancies in Merton from schools, trusts and agencies.
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