Forensic Psychologist Salary in the UK
£43,100
per year
per month
£2,750
per month
per year
Forensic Psychologist - Average Salary
The average salary for a Forensic Psychologist is £43,100 gross per year (£2,750 net per month), which is £13,500 (+46%) higher than the UK's national average salary.
A Forensic Psychologist can expect an average starting salary of £34,900. The highest salaries can exceed £82,000.
A Forensic Psychologist can expect an average starting salary of £34,900. The highest salaries can exceed £82,000.
£34,900
Low
£43,100
Average salary
£82,000
High
£2,270
Low
£2,750
Average salary
£4,670
High
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Forensic Psychologist Salary Range
Trainee Forensic Psychologists have the lowest salaries, while more experienced roles like Consultant Forensic Psychologists enjoy the highest salaries.
Forensic Psychologist - Salary Differences
Job | Salary | Difference |
---|---|---|
Consultant Forensic Psychologist | £75K/year | +74% |
Band 8 Forensic Psychologist | £55K/year | +27% |
Trainee Forensic Psychologist | £26K/year | -39% |
Forensic Psychologist - Pay by Experience Level
An Entry Level Forensic Psychologist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of £34,900 gross per year. A mid career Forensic Psychologist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of £41,600, while an experienced Forensic Psychologist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average £56,700. Forensic Psychologists with more than 20 years of experience earn £63,400 on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Forensic Psychologist
Late Career | ▲ +47% |
Experienced | ▲ +32% |
Average Salary | £43,100/year |
Mid Career | ▼ -3% |
Entry Level | ▼ -19% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
58%
58%
Male
42%
42%
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