Salary guide · Wales
How much does an occupational therapist earn in Wales?
Average base salary in Wales
£26,790 per year
per year in Wales · 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 Wales is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average occupational therapist pay in Wales and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average occupational therapist salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Uxbridge | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Vale of Glamorgan | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Wakefield | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Wallasey | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Wallingford | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Walsall | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Wales This location | £26,790 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an occupational therapist in Wales is £26,790 per year, typically ranging from £20,680 per year to £33,840 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Wales 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 Wales rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Occupational Therapists in Wales 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 Wales it's £26,790 per year — a discount of £1,710 per year versus the UK average.
Live occupational therapist vacancies in Wales from schools, trusts and agencies.
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