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Salary guide · West Sussex

Music Therapist Salary in West Sussex

How much does a music therapist earn in West Sussex?

Average base salary in West Sussex

£27,075 per year

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

Highest paying cities for music therapists near West Sussex

Compare average music therapist pay in West Sussex and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage music therapist salaryJobs
West Midlands£27,360 per yearView jobs
West Midlands (county)£27,360 per yearView jobs
West Yorkshire£27,360 per yearView jobs
West Sussex This location£27,075 per yearView jobs
West Lothian£27,075 per yearView jobs
Westbury£27,075 per yearView jobs
Western Isles£27,075 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about music therapist pay in West Sussex

How much does a music therapist earn in West Sussex?

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

West Sussex 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 West Sussex?

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

How can a music therapist in West Sussex increase their salary?

Music Therapists in West Sussex 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 West Sussex and nationally?

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

Music Therapist jobs in West Sussex

Live music therapist vacancies in West Sussex from schools, trusts and agencies.

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