Salary guide
How much does a music therapist make in the United Kingdom?
Average base salary
£28,500 per year
per year in United Kingdom · School or trust-set scale
Music Therapist salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical music therapist pay across the UK.
Where music therapists earn the most across the UK.
Academy Trustee
Average
£28,500 per year
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Access Arrangements Assessor
Average
£28,500 per year
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Access Arrangements Coordinator
Average
£50,000 per year
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Accounts Assistant
Average
£28,500 per year
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Activities Coordinator
Average
£50,000 per year
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Admin Assistant
Average
£27,500 per year
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The average salary for a music therapist in the United Kingdom is £28,500 per year. Pay typically ranges from £22,000 per year to £36,000 per year depending on experience, phase and location.
Music Therapists in Inner London and Outer London typically earn the most, with pay boosted by London weighting. See the "Highest paying cities" section above for a full breakdown.
Music Therapist pay is set by School or trust-set scale.
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