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Salary guide · Tyne and Wear

Occupational Therapist Salary in Tyne and Wear

How much does an occupational therapist earn in Tyne and Wear?

Average base salary in Tyne and Wear

£27,075 per year

per year in Tyne and Wear · School or trust-set scale

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

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 Tyne and Wear is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for occupational therapists near Tyne and Wear

Compare average occupational therapist pay in Tyne and Wear and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage occupational therapist salaryJobs
Tyne and Wear This location£27,075 per yearView jobs
Trowbridge£27,075 per yearView jobs
Truro£27,075 per yearView jobs
Tunbridge Wells£27,075 per yearView jobs
Uckfield£27,075 per yearView jobs
Ullapool£27,075 per yearView jobs
Ulverston£27,075 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Occupational Therapist get paid in Tyne and Wear?

Frequently asked questions about occupational therapist pay in Tyne and Wear

How much does an occupational therapist earn in Tyne and Wear?

The average salary for an occupational therapist in Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear a well-paid area for occupational therapists?

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

Which schools and agencies hire occupational therapists in Tyne and Wear?

Live occupational therapist openings in Tyne and Wear rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can an occupational therapist in Tyne and Wear increase their salary?

Occupational Therapists in Tyne and Wear 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 occupational therapist pay in Tyne and Wear and nationally?

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

Occupational Therapist jobs in Tyne and Wear

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