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Speech and Language Therapist Salary in Wakefield

How much does a speech and language therapist earn in Wakefield?

Average base salary in Wakefield

£27,075 per year

per year in Wakefield · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£27,075 per year£34,200 per year

Speech and Language Therapist salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical speech and language therapist pay across the UK. Speech and Language Therapist pay in Wakefield is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for speech and language therapists near Wakefield

Compare average speech and language therapist pay in Wakefield and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage speech and language therapist salaryJobs
Wakefield This location£27,075 per yearView jobs
Uttoxeter£27,075 per yearView jobs
Uxbridge£27,075 per yearView jobs
Vale of Glamorgan£27,075 per yearView jobs
Wallasey£27,075 per yearView jobs
Wallingford£27,075 per yearView jobs
Wales£26,790 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Speech and Language Therapist get paid in Wakefield?

Frequently asked questions about speech and language therapist pay in Wakefield

How much does a speech and language therapist earn in Wakefield?

The average salary for a speech and language therapist in Wakefield 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 Wakefield a well-paid area for speech and language therapists?

Wakefield tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for speech and language therapists. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire speech and language therapists in Wakefield?

Live speech and language therapist openings in Wakefield rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a speech and language therapist in Wakefield increase their salary?

Speech and Language Therapists in Wakefield 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 speech and language therapist pay in Wakefield and nationally?

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

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