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Music Therapist Salary in Wakefield

How much does a music therapist earn in Wakefield?

Average base salary in Wakefield

£27,075 per year

per year in Wakefield · 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 Wakefield is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for music therapists near Wakefield

Compare average music therapist pay in Wakefield and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage music therapist salaryJobs
Wakefield This location£27,075 per yearView jobs
Uttoxeter£27,075 per yearView jobs
Uxbridge£27,075 per yearView jobs
Vale of Glamorgan£27,075 per yearView jobs
Wallasey£27,075 per yearView jobs
Wallingford£27,075 per yearView jobs
Wales£26,790 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about music therapist pay in Wakefield

How much does a music therapist earn in Wakefield?

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

Wakefield 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 Wakefield?

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

How can a music therapist in Wakefield increase their salary?

Music Therapists in Wakefield 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 Wakefield and nationally?

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

Music Therapist jobs in Wakefield

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