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Play Therapist Salary in Northumberland

How much does a play therapist earn in Northumberland?

Average base salary in Northumberland

£27,075 per year

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

Highest paying cities for play therapists near Northumberland

Compare average play therapist pay in Northumberland and neighbouring areas.

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

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

Frequently asked questions about play therapist pay in Northumberland

How much does a play therapist earn in Northumberland?

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

Northumberland 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 Northumberland?

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

How can a play therapist in Northumberland increase their salary?

Play Therapists in Northumberland 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 Northumberland and nationally?

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

Play Therapist jobs in Northumberland

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