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Play Therapist Salary in Ashton-under-Lyne

How much does a play therapist earn in Ashton-under-Lyne?

Average base salary in Ashton-under-Lyne

£27,075 per year

per year in Ashton-under-Lyne · School or trust-set scale

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

Play Therapist salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical play therapist pay across the UK. Play Therapist pay in Ashton-under-Lyne is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for play therapists near Ashton-under-Lyne

Compare average play therapist pay in Ashton-under-Lyne and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage play therapist salaryJobs
Ashton-under-Lyne This location£27,075 per yearView jobs
Argyll and Bute£27,075 per yearView jobs
Armagh£27,075 per yearView jobs
Ashford£27,075 per yearView jobs
Aylesbury£27,075 per yearView jobs
Ayr£27,075 per yearView jobs
Bala£27,075 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Play Therapist get paid in Ashton-under-Lyne?

Frequently asked questions about play therapist pay in Ashton-under-Lyne

How much does a play therapist earn in Ashton-under-Lyne?

The average salary for a play therapist in Ashton-under-Lyne 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 Ashton-under-Lyne a well-paid area for play therapists?

Ashton-under-Lyne tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for play therapists. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire play therapists in Ashton-under-Lyne?

Live play therapist openings in Ashton-under-Lyne rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a play therapist in Ashton-under-Lyne increase their salary?

Play Therapists in Ashton-under-Lyne 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 play therapist pay in Ashton-under-Lyne and nationally?

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

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