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Play Therapist Salary in Northamptonshire

How much does a play therapist earn in Northamptonshire?

Average base salary in Northamptonshire

£27,075 per year

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

Highest paying cities for play therapists near Northamptonshire

Compare average play therapist pay in Northamptonshire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage play therapist salaryJobs
North Yorkshire£27,360 per yearView jobs
Northamptonshire This location£27,075 per yearView jobs
Northallerton£27,075 per yearView jobs
Northampton£27,075 per yearView jobs
Northumberland£27,075 per yearView jobs
Northwich£27,075 per yearView jobs
Northern Ireland£26,790 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about play therapist pay in Northamptonshire

How much does a play therapist earn in Northamptonshire?

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

Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire?

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

How can a play therapist in Northamptonshire increase their salary?

Play Therapists in Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire and nationally?

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

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