Psychologist Salary
£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.
A Psychologist can expect an average starting salary of £31,500. The highest salaries can exceed £85,000.
£31,500
Low
£41,800
Average
£85,000
High
£2,100
Low
£2,650
Average
£4,800
High
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Psychologist Salary - Distribution
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
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 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%
69%
Male
31%
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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