Salary guide · Northern Ireland
How much does a play therapist earn in Northern Ireland?
Average base salary in Northern Ireland
£26,790 per year
per year in Northern Ireland · 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 Northern Ireland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average play therapist pay in Northern Ireland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average play therapist salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Northallerton | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Northampton | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Northamptonshire | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Northumberland | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Northwich | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Norwich | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Northern Ireland This location | £26,790 per year | View jobs |
Academy Trustee in Northern Ireland
Average
£26,790 per year
See academy trustee jobs in Northern IrelandAccess Arrangements Assessor in Northern Ireland
Average
£26,790 per year
See access arrangements assessor jobs in Northern IrelandAccess Arrangements Coordinator in Northern Ireland
Average
£47,000 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs in Northern IrelandAccounts Assistant in Northern Ireland
Average
£26,790 per year
See accounts assistant jobs in Northern IrelandThe average salary for a play therapist in Northern Ireland is £26,790 per year, typically ranging from £20,680 per year to £33,840 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Northern Ireland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for play therapists. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live play therapist openings in Northern Ireland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Play Therapists in Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland it's £26,790 per year — a discount of £1,710 per year versus the UK average.
Live play therapist vacancies in Northern Ireland from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Play Therapist jobs in Northern IrelandLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.