Salary guide · Essex
How much does a drama therapist earn in Essex?
Average base salary in Essex
£27,075 per year
per year in Essex · 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 Essex is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average drama therapist pay in Essex and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a drama therapist in Essex is £27,075 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £34,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Essex tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for drama therapists. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Drama Therapists in Essex 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 Essex it's £27,075 per year — a discount of £1,425 per year versus the UK average.
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