Salary guide · Chester
How much does a play therapist earn in Chester?
Average base salary in Chester
£27,075 per year
per year in Chester · School or trust-set scale
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 Chester is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average play therapist pay in Chester and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average play therapist salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Chester This location | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Chepstow | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Chesham | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Cheshire | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Chesterfield | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Chichester | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Chippenham | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a play therapist in Chester is £27,075 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £34,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Chester tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for play therapists. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live play therapist openings in Chester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Play Therapists in Chester 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.
Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Chester it's £27,075 per year — a discount of £1,425 per year versus the UK average.
Live play therapist vacancies in Chester from schools, trusts and agencies.
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