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Play Therapist Salary in West Midlands

How much does a play therapist earn in West Midlands?

Average base salary in West Midlands

£27,360 per year

per year in West Midlands · 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 West Midlands is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for play therapists near West Midlands

Compare average play therapist pay in West Midlands and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage play therapist salaryJobs
West Midlands This location£27,360 per yearView jobs
West Midlands (county)£27,360 per yearView jobs
West Yorkshire£27,360 per yearView jobs
West Bromwich£27,075 per yearView jobs
West Dunbartonshire£27,075 per yearView jobs
West Lothian£27,075 per yearView jobs
West Sussex£27,075 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about play therapist pay in West Midlands

How much does a play therapist earn in West Midlands?

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

West Midlands 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 West Midlands?

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

How can a play therapist in West Midlands increase their salary?

Play Therapists in West Midlands 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 West Midlands and nationally?

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

Play Therapist jobs in West Midlands

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