Is play therapist pay in London Fringe higher than the UK average?

Yes — play therapist pay in London Fringe runs about 5% above the UK average, largely because of London-area weighting on School or trust-set scale.

Which nearby cities pay play therapists more than London Fringe?

Use the "Highest paying cities near London Fringe" list to compare — nearby markets often shift pay by a few thousand pounds up or down for the same role.

Salary guide · London Fringe

Play Therapist Salary in London Fringe

How much does a play therapist earn in London Fringe?

Average base salary in London Fringe

£29,925 per year

per year in London Fringe · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile

£23,100 per year£29,925 per year£37,800 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 London Fringe is adjusted by 1.05× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for play therapists near London Fringe

Compare average play therapist pay in London Fringe and neighbouring areas.

City	Average play therapist salary	Jobs
Inner London	£33,630 per year	View jobs
Outer London	£31,350 per year	View jobs
London Fringe This location	£29,925 per year	View jobs

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

Academy Trustee in London Fringe

Average

£29,925 per year

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Access Arrangements Assessor in London Fringe

Average

£29,925 per year

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Access Arrangements Coordinator in London Fringe

Average

£52,500 per year

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Accounts Assistant in London Fringe

Average

£29,925 per year

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Activities Coordinator in London Fringe

Average

£52,500 per year

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Admin Assistant in London Fringe

Average

£28,875 per year

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Frequently asked questions about play therapist pay in London Fringe

How much does a play therapist earn in London Fringe?

The average salary for a play therapist in London Fringe is £29,925 per year, typically ranging from £23,100 per year to £37,800 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is London Fringe a well-paid area for play therapists?

London Fringe pays play therapists around 5% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on School or trust-set scale.

Which schools and agencies hire play therapists in London Fringe?

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

How can a play therapist in London Fringe increase their salary?

Play Therapists in London Fringe typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between play therapist pay in London Fringe and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In London Fringe it's £29,925 per year — a premium of £1,425 per year versus the UK average.

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