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Salary guide · Whitehaven

Play Therapist Salary in Whitehaven

How much does a play therapist earn in Whitehaven?

Average base salary in Whitehaven

£27,075 per year

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

Highest paying cities for play therapists near Whitehaven

Compare average play therapist pay in Whitehaven and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage play therapist salaryJobs
Whitehaven This location£27,075 per yearView jobs
Wetherby£27,075 per yearView jobs
Weymouth£27,075 per yearView jobs
Whitby£27,075 per yearView jobs
Whitstable£27,075 per yearView jobs
Wick£27,075 per yearView jobs
Widnes£27,075 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about play therapist pay in Whitehaven

How much does a play therapist earn in Whitehaven?

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

Whitehaven 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 Whitehaven?

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

How can a play therapist in Whitehaven increase their salary?

Play Therapists in Whitehaven 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 Whitehaven and nationally?

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

Play Therapist jobs in Whitehaven

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