Salary guide · Leeds
How much does an occupational therapy assistant earn in Leeds?
Average base salary in Leeds
£27,360 per year
per year in Leeds · School or trust-set scale
Occupational Therapy Assistant salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical occupational therapy assistant pay across the UK. Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in Leeds is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average occupational therapy assistant pay in Leeds and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average occupational therapy assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | £27,930 per year | View jobs |
| Leeds This location | £27,360 per year | View jobs |
| York | £27,360 per year | View jobs |
| Bradford | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Wakefield | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Sheffield | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Newcastle | £26,790 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an occupational therapy assistant in Leeds is £27,360 per year, typically ranging from £21,120 per year to £34,560 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Leeds tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for occupational therapy assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live occupational therapy assistant openings in Leeds rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Leeds 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 Leeds it's £27,360 per year — a discount of £1,140 per year versus the UK average.
Live occupational therapy assistant vacancies in Leeds from schools, trusts and agencies.
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