Clinical Psychologist Salary in the UK
£39,400
per year
per month
£2,550
per month
per year
Clinical Psychologist - Average Salary
The average salary for a Clinical Psychologist is £39,400 gross per year (£2,550 net per month), which is £9,800 (+33%) higher than the UK's national average salary.
A Clinical Psychologist can expect an average starting salary of £31,700. The highest salaries can exceed £70,000.
A Clinical Psychologist can expect an average starting salary of £31,700. The highest salaries can exceed £70,000.
£31,700
Low
£39,400
Average salary
£70,000
High
£2,090
Low
£2,550
Average salary
£4,100
High
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Clinical Psychologist Salary Range
Trainee Clinical Psychologists have the lowest salaries, while more experienced and highly skilled roles like Consultant Clinical Psychologists enjoy the highest salaries.
Clinical Psychologist - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Consultant Clinical Psychologist | £70K/year | +77% |
| Band 8a Clinical Psychologist | £49K/year | +24% |
| Private Clinical Psychologist | £42K/year | +6% |
| Pediatric Clinical Psychologist | £40K/year | +1% |
| NHS Clinical Psychologist | £38K/year | -3% |
| Trainee Clinical Psychologist | £26K/year | -33% |
Clinical Psychologist - Pay by Experience Level
An Entry Level Clinical Psychologist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of £31,700 gross per year. A mid career Clinical Psychologist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of £38,200, while an experienced Clinical Psychologist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average £52,000. Clinical Psychologists with more than 20 years of experience earn £54,600 on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Clinical Psychologist
| Late Career | ▲ +39% |
| Experienced | ▲ +32% |
| Average Salary | £39,400/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -3% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -20% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
70%
70%
Male
30%
30%
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