Psychologist Salary in the UK

£41,800
per year
per month
£2,650
per month
per year

Psychologist - Average Salary

The average salary for a Psychologist is £41,800 gross per year (£2,650 net per month), which is £12,200 (+41%) higher than the UK's national average salary.
A Psychologist can expect an average starting salary of £31,500. The highest salaries can exceed £85,000.
£31,500
Low
£41,800
Average salary
£85,000
High
£2,100
Low
£2,650
Average salary
£4,800
High

Psychologist Salary Range

Trainee
£26,750
Low
£31,500
Average salary
£41,800
Experienced
£57,200
High
£85,000
Trainee
£1,800
Low
£2,100
Average salary
£2,650
Experienced
£3,480
High
£4,800
Trainee Psychologists tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced roles like Senior Psychologists or Consultant Psychologists enjoy the highest salaries.

Psychologist - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Consultant Psychologist£83K/year
+99% 
Senior Psychologist£57K/year
+37% 
Trainee Psychologist£27K/year
 -36%

Psychologist - Pay by Experience Level

An Entry Level Psychologist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of £31,500 gross per year. A mid career Psychologist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of £37,600, while an experienced Psychologist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average £57,200. Psychologists with more than 20 years of experience earn £63,200 on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Psychologist

Late Career▲ +51%
Experienced▲ +37%
Average Salary£41,800/year
Mid Career▼ -10%
Entry Level▼ -25%

Gender Breakdown

Female
69%
Male
31%

Psychologist - Jobs by Location

Psychologist - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Psychologist jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Psychologist

How much does a Psychologist make in the UK?
A Psychologist in the UK earns an average of £41,800 gross per year, which is about £2,650 net per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Psychologist updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Psychologist in the UK?
The starting salary of a Psychologist in the UK is around £31,500 gross per year. Trainee Psychologists usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Psychologist in the UK?
The highest salary of a Psychologist in the UK can reach and exceed £85,000 gross per year. Senior Psychologists or Consultant Psychologists usually have the highest salaries.
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