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Salary guide · Lancashire

Play Therapist Salary in Lancashire

How much does a play therapist earn in Lancashire?

Average base salary in Lancashire

£27,075 per year

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

Highest paying cities for play therapists near Lancashire

Compare average play therapist pay in Lancashire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage play therapist salaryJobs
Lambeth£33,630 per yearView jobs
Lancashire This location£27,075 per yearView jobs
Lampeter£27,075 per yearView jobs
Lanark£27,075 per yearView jobs
Lancaster£27,075 per yearView jobs
Larbert£27,075 per yearView jobs
Largs£27,075 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about play therapist pay in Lancashire

How much does a play therapist earn in Lancashire?

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

Lancashire 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 Lancashire?

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

How can a play therapist in Lancashire increase their salary?

Play Therapists in Lancashire 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 Lancashire and nationally?

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

Play Therapist jobs in Lancashire

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