Salary guide · Preston
How much does a play therapist earn in Preston?
Average base salary in Preston
£27,075 per year
per year in Preston · 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 Preston is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average play therapist pay in Preston and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a play therapist in Preston is £27,075 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £34,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Preston tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for play therapists. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Play Therapists in Preston 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 Preston it's £27,075 per year — a discount of £1,425 per year versus the UK average.
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