Salary guide · Greater Manchester
How much does a play therapist earn in Greater Manchester?
Average base salary in Greater Manchester
£28,215 per year
per year in Greater Manchester · 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 Greater Manchester is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average play therapist pay in Greater Manchester and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average play therapist salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Greater London | £32,775 per year | View jobs |
| Greenwich | £31,350 per year | View jobs |
| Greater Manchester This location | £28,215 per year | View jobs |
| Grays | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Great Yarmouth | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Greenock | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Grimsby | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
Academy Trustee in Greater Manchester
Average
£28,215 per year
See academy trustee jobs in Greater ManchesterAccess Arrangements Assessor in Greater Manchester
Average
£28,215 per year
See access arrangements assessor jobs in Greater ManchesterAccess Arrangements Coordinator in Greater Manchester
Average
£49,500 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs in Greater ManchesterAccounts Assistant in Greater Manchester
Average
£28,215 per year
See accounts assistant jobs in Greater ManchesterThe average salary for a play therapist in Greater Manchester is £28,215 per year, typically ranging from £21,780 per year to £35,640 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Greater Manchester tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for play therapists. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live play therapist openings in Greater Manchester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Play Therapists in Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester it's £28,215 per year — a discount of £285 per year versus the UK average.
Live play therapist vacancies in Greater Manchester from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Play Therapist jobs in Greater ManchesterLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.