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Occupational Therapy Assistant Salary in Wigan

How much does an occupational therapy assistant earn in Wigan?

Average base salary in Wigan

£27,075 per year

per year in Wigan · 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 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 Wigan is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for occupational therapy assistants near Wigan

Compare average occupational therapy assistant pay in Wigan and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage occupational therapy assistant salaryJobs
Wigan This location£27,075 per yearView jobs
Whitstable£27,075 per yearView jobs
Wick£27,075 per yearView jobs
Widnes£27,075 per yearView jobs
Wigton£27,075 per yearView jobs
Wilmslow£27,075 per yearView jobs
Wiltshire£27,075 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Occupational Therapy Assistant get paid in Wigan?

Frequently asked questions about occupational therapy assistant pay in Wigan

How much does an occupational therapy assistant earn in Wigan?

The average salary for an occupational therapy assistant in Wigan 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 Wigan a well-paid area for occupational therapy assistants?

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

Which schools and agencies hire occupational therapy assistants in Wigan?

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

How can an occupational therapy assistant in Wigan increase their salary?

Occupational Therapy Assistants in Wigan 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 therapy assistant pay in Wigan and nationally?

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

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