Salary guide · Wales
How much does a play therapist earn in Wales?
Average base salary in Wales
£26,790 per year
per year in Wales · 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 Wales is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average play therapist pay in Wales and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a play therapist in Wales is £26,790 per year, typically ranging from £20,680 per year to £33,840 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Wales 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 Wales rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Play Therapists in Wales 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 Wales it's £26,790 per year — a discount of £1,710 per year versus the UK average.
Live play therapist vacancies in Wales from schools, trusts and agencies.
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