Occupational Therapist Salary in the UK
£34,800
per year
per month
£2,270
per month
per year
Occupational Therapist - Average Salary
The average salary for an Occupational Therapist is £34,800 gross per year (£2,270 net per month), which is £5,200 (+18%) higher than the UK's national average salary.
An Occupational Therapist can expect an average starting salary of £22,500. The highest salaries can exceed £62,000.
An Occupational Therapist can expect an average starting salary of £22,500. The highest salaries can exceed £62,000.
£22,500
Low
£34,800
Average salary
£62,000
High
£1,570
Low
£2,270
Average salary
£3,710
High
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Occupational Therapist Salary Range
Among Occupational Therapists, Band 5 Occupational Therapists tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Band 8 Occupational Therapists enjoy the highest salaries.
Occupational Therapist - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Band 8 Occupational Therapist | £61K/year | +75% |
| Band 7 Occupational Therapist | £48K/year | +39% |
| Senior Occupational Therapist | £44K/year | +25% |
| Band 6 Occupational Therapist | £40K/year | +15% |
| NHS Occupational Therapist | £34K/year | -2% |
| Band 5 Occupational Therapist | £29K/year | -18% |
Occupational Therapist - Pay by Experience Level
An Entry Level Occupational Therapist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of £25,800 gross per year. A mid career Occupational Therapist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of £33,700, while a Senior Occupational Therapist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average £43,500. Occupational Therapists with more than 20 years of experience earn £48,200 on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Occupational Therapist
| Late Career | ▲ +39% |
| Senior | ▲ +25% |
| Average Salary | £34,800/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -3% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -26% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
69%
69%
Male
31%
31%
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