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Play Therapist Salary in Brighton and Hove

How much does a play therapist earn in Brighton and Hove?

Average base salary in Brighton and Hove

£29,640 per year

per year in Brighton and Hove · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£22,880 per year£29,640 per year£37,440 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 Brighton and Hove is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for play therapists near Brighton and Hove

Compare average play therapist pay in Brighton and Hove and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage play therapist salaryJobs
Bromley£31,350 per yearView jobs
Brighton and Hove This location£29,640 per yearView jobs
Brighton£29,640 per yearView jobs
Bristol£28,500 per yearView jobs
Bridport£27,075 per yearView jobs
Brighouse£27,075 per yearView jobs
Bromsgrove£27,075 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about play therapist pay in Brighton and Hove

How much does a play therapist earn in Brighton and Hove?

The average salary for a play therapist in Brighton and Hove is £29,640 per year, typically ranging from £22,880 per year to £37,440 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Brighton and Hove a well-paid area for play therapists?

Brighton and Hove pays play therapists around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on School or trust-set scale.

Which schools and agencies hire play therapists in Brighton and Hove?

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

How can a play therapist in Brighton and Hove increase their salary?

Play Therapists in Brighton and Hove 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 Brighton and Hove and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Brighton and Hove it's £29,640 per year — a premium of £1,140 per year versus the UK average.

Play Therapist jobs in Brighton and Hove

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