Salary guide · Aberdeen
How much does an occupational therapist earn in Aberdeen?
Average base salary in Aberdeen
£26,790 per year
per year in Aberdeen · School or trust-set scale
Occupational Therapist salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical occupational therapist pay across the UK. Occupational Therapist pay in Aberdeen is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average occupational therapist pay in Aberdeen and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average occupational therapist salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdare | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Aberystwyth | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Aldershot | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Aberdeen This location | £26,790 per year | View jobs |
| Aberdeenshire | £26,790 per year | View jobs |
Access Arrangements Assessor in Aberdeen
Average
£26,790 per year
See access arrangements assessor jobs in AberdeenAccess Arrangements Coordinator in Aberdeen
Average
£47,000 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs in AberdeenThe average salary for an occupational therapist in Aberdeen is £26,790 per year, typically ranging from £20,680 per year to £33,840 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Aberdeen tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for occupational therapists. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live occupational therapist openings in Aberdeen rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Occupational Therapists in Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen it's £26,790 per year — a discount of £1,710 per year versus the UK average.
Live occupational therapist vacancies in Aberdeen from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Occupational Therapist jobs in AberdeenLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.