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Play Therapist Salary in Barking and Dagenham

How much does a play therapist earn in Barking and Dagenham?

Average base salary in Barking and Dagenham

£31,350 per year

per year in Barking and Dagenham · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£24,200 per year£31,350 per year£39,600 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 Barking and Dagenham is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for play therapists near Barking and Dagenham

Compare average play therapist pay in Barking and Dagenham and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage play therapist salaryJobs
Barking and Dagenham This location£31,350 per yearView jobs
Barnet£31,350 per yearView jobs
Banbury£27,075 per yearView jobs
Bangor£27,075 per yearView jobs
Bangor (NI)£27,075 per yearView jobs
Barnsley£27,075 per yearView jobs
Barnstaple£27,075 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Play Therapist get paid in Barking and Dagenham?

Frequently asked questions about play therapist pay in Barking and Dagenham

How much does a play therapist earn in Barking and Dagenham?

The average salary for a play therapist in Barking and Dagenham is £31,350 per year, typically ranging from £24,200 per year to £39,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Barking and Dagenham a well-paid area for play therapists?

Barking and Dagenham pays play therapists around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on School or trust-set scale.

Which schools and agencies hire play therapists in Barking and Dagenham?

Live play therapist openings in Barking and Dagenham rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a play therapist in Barking and Dagenham increase their salary?

Play Therapists in Barking and Dagenham typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between play therapist pay in Barking and Dagenham and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Barking and Dagenham it's £31,350 per year — a premium of £2,850 per year versus the UK average.

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