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Occupational Therapist Salary in Wakefield

How much does an occupational 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

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 Wakefield is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for occupational therapists near Wakefield

Compare average occupational therapist pay in Wakefield and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage occupational 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 Occupational Therapist get paid in Wakefield?

Frequently asked questions about occupational therapist pay in Wakefield

How much does an occupational therapist earn in Wakefield?

The average salary for an occupational 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 occupational therapists?

Wakefield 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 Wakefield?

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

How can an occupational therapist in Wakefield increase their salary?

Occupational 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 occupational 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.

Occupational Therapist jobs in Wakefield

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