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Music Therapist Salary in Birkenhead

How much does a music therapist earn in Birkenhead?

Average base salary in Birkenhead

£27,075 per year

per year in Birkenhead · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£27,075 per year£34,200 per year

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. Music Therapist pay in Birkenhead is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for music therapists near Birkenhead

Compare average music therapist pay in Birkenhead and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage music therapist salaryJobs
Bexley£31,350 per yearView jobs
Birmingham£27,930 per yearView jobs
Birkenhead This location£27,075 per yearView jobs
Bicester£27,075 per yearView jobs
Billericay£27,075 per yearView jobs
Bishop Auckland£27,075 per yearView jobs
Bishop's Stortford£27,075 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Music Therapist get paid in Birkenhead?

Frequently asked questions about music therapist pay in Birkenhead

How much does a music therapist earn in Birkenhead?

The average salary for a music therapist in Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead a well-paid area for music therapists?

Birkenhead tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for music therapists. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire music therapists in Birkenhead?

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

How can a music therapist in Birkenhead increase their salary?

Music Therapists in Birkenhead 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 music therapist pay in Birkenhead and nationally?

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

Music Therapist jobs in Birkenhead

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