Salary guide · Merseyside
How much does a play therapist earn in Merseyside?
Average base salary in Merseyside
£27,075 per year
per year in Merseyside · 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 Merseyside is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average play therapist pay in Merseyside and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average play therapist salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Merton | £31,350 per year | View jobs |
| Merseyside This location | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Melksham | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Melrose | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Melton Mowbray | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil (county) | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
Access Arrangements Assessor in Merseyside
Average
£27,075 per year
See access arrangements assessor jobs in MerseysideAccess Arrangements Coordinator in Merseyside
Average
£47,500 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs in MerseysideThe average salary for a play therapist in Merseyside is £27,075 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £34,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Merseyside 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 Merseyside rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Play Therapists in Merseyside 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 Merseyside it's £27,075 per year — a discount of £1,425 per year versus the UK average.
Live play therapist vacancies in Merseyside from schools, trusts and agencies.
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