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Salary guide · Cheshire

Play Therapist Salary in Cheshire

How much does a play therapist earn in Cheshire?

Average base salary in Cheshire

£27,075 per year

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

Highest paying cities for play therapists near Cheshire

Compare average play therapist pay in Cheshire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage play therapist salaryJobs
Cheshire This location£27,075 per yearView jobs
Cheltenham£27,075 per yearView jobs
Chepstow£27,075 per yearView jobs
Chesham£27,075 per yearView jobs
Chester£27,075 per yearView jobs
Chesterfield£27,075 per yearView jobs
Chichester£27,075 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about play therapist pay in Cheshire

How much does a play therapist earn in Cheshire?

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

Cheshire 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 Cheshire?

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

How can a play therapist in Cheshire increase their salary?

Play Therapists in Cheshire 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 Cheshire and nationally?

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

Play Therapist jobs in Cheshire

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