Salary guide · Durham
How much does a drama therapist earn in Durham?
Average base salary in Durham
£27,075 per year
per year in Durham · School or trust-set scale
Drama Therapist salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical drama therapist pay across the UK. Drama Therapist pay in Durham is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average drama therapist pay in Durham and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average drama therapist salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Ealing | £31,350 per year | View jobs |
| Durham This location | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Dungiven | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Dunoon | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Dunstable | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| East Ayrshire | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| East Dunbartonshire | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a drama 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.
Durham tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for drama therapists. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live drama therapist openings in Durham rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Drama 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.
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.
Live drama therapist vacancies in Durham from schools, trusts and agencies.
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