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Salary guide · Bedfordshire

Play Therapist Salary in Bedfordshire

How much does a play therapist earn in Bedfordshire?

Average base salary in Bedfordshire

£27,075 per year

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

Highest paying cities for play therapists near Bedfordshire

Compare average play therapist pay in Bedfordshire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage play therapist salaryJobs
Berkshire£29,640 per yearView jobs
Bedfordshire This location£27,075 per yearView jobs
Bearsden£27,075 per yearView jobs
Beaumaris£27,075 per yearView jobs
Bedford£27,075 per yearView jobs
Bellshill£27,075 per yearView jobs
Belfast£26,790 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Play Therapist get paid in Bedfordshire?

Frequently asked questions about play therapist pay in Bedfordshire

How much does a play therapist earn in Bedfordshire?

The average salary for a play therapist in Bedfordshire 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 Bedfordshire a well-paid area for play therapists?

Bedfordshire 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 Bedfordshire?

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

How can a play therapist in Bedfordshire increase their salary?

Play Therapists in Bedfordshire 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 Bedfordshire and nationally?

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

Play Therapist jobs in Bedfordshire

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