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Salary guide · South West England

Play Therapist Salary in South West England

How much does a play therapist earn in South West England?

Average base salary in South West England

£27,360 per year

per year in South West England · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,120 per year£27,360 per year£34,560 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 South West England is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for play therapists near South West England

Compare average play therapist pay in South West England and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage play therapist salaryJobs
South East England£29,070 per yearView jobs
South West England This location£27,360 per yearView jobs
South Yorkshire£27,360 per yearView jobs
Southampton£27,360 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£27,075 per yearView jobs
South Shields£27,075 per yearView jobs
Southend-on-Sea£27,075 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Play Therapist get paid in South West England?

Frequently asked questions about play therapist pay in South West England

How much does a play therapist earn in South West England?

The average salary for a play therapist in South West England is £27,360 per year, typically ranging from £21,120 per year to £34,560 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is South West England a well-paid area for play therapists?

South West England tends to sit around 4% 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 South West England?

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

How can a play therapist in South West England increase their salary?

Play Therapists in South West England 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 South West England and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In South West England it's £27,360 per year — a discount of £1,140 per year versus the UK average.

Play Therapist jobs in South West England

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