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Play Therapist Salary in Bury St Edmunds

How much does a play therapist earn in Bury St Edmunds?

Average base salary in Bury St Edmunds

£27,075 per year

per year in Bury St Edmunds · 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 Bury St Edmunds is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for play therapists near Bury St Edmunds

Compare average play therapist pay in Bury St Edmunds and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage play therapist salaryJobs
Bury St Edmunds This location£27,075 per yearView jobs
Burnley£27,075 per yearView jobs
Burton upon Trent£27,075 per yearView jobs
Bury£27,075 per yearView jobs
Buxton£27,075 per yearView jobs
Caerleon£27,075 per yearView jobs
Caernarfon£27,075 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Play Therapist get paid in Bury St Edmunds?

Frequently asked questions about play therapist pay in Bury St Edmunds

How much does a play therapist earn in Bury St Edmunds?

The average salary for a play therapist in Bury St Edmunds 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 Bury St Edmunds a well-paid area for play therapists?

Bury St Edmunds 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 Bury St Edmunds?

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

How can a play therapist in Bury St Edmunds increase their salary?

Play Therapists in Bury St Edmunds 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 Bury St Edmunds and nationally?

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

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