Salary guide · Manchester
How much does a play therapist earn in Manchester?
Average base salary in Manchester
£27,930 per year
per year in 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 Manchester is adjusted by 0.98× versus the UK average.
Compare average play therapist pay in Manchester and neighbouring areas.
Access Arrangements Assessor in Manchester
Average
£27,930 per year
See access arrangements assessor jobs in ManchesterAccess Arrangements Coordinator in Manchester
Average
£49,000 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs in ManchesterThe average salary for a play therapist in Manchester is £27,930 per year, typically ranging from £21,560 per year to £35,280 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Manchester tends to sit around 2% below the UK average for play therapists. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live play therapist openings in Manchester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Play Therapists in 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 Manchester it's £27,930 per year — a discount of £570 per year versus the UK average.
Live play therapist vacancies in Manchester from schools, trusts and agencies.
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