Occupational Therapist Salary in United Kingdom
Occupational therapists help patients regain skills for daily living and work after injury or illness. The United Kingdom median is $130,122 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$130,122
per year
Monthly (national)
$10,844
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$130,122
Sheffield, England
Hourly (national)
$62.56
varies by city
Occupational Therapist salary by city in United Kingdom
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield, England | $130,122 | $10,844 | 0% |
| Liverpool, England | $130,122 | $10,844 | 0% |
| Cardiff, Wales | $130,122 | $10,844 | 0% |
| Leicester, England | $130,122 | $10,844 | 0% |
| Bradford, England | $130,122 | $10,844 | 0% |
| London, England | $101,474 | $8,434 | -22% |
| Bristol, England | $72,156 | $6,024 | -45% |
| Edinburgh, Scotland | $71,353 | $5,890 | -45% |
| Birmingham, England | $67,605 | $5,623 | -48% |
| Manchester, England | $66,668 | $5,623 | -49% |
| Leeds, England | $62,651 | $5,221 | -52% |
| Glasgow, Scotland | $62,116 | $5,221 | -52% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a occupational therapist make in United Kingdom?
- The national median occupational therapist salary in United Kingdom is about £97,200 per year (£8,100 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about £46,400 to £97,200.
- Which United Kingdom city pays occupational therapists the most?
- Sheffield, England pays the most at about £97,200 per year.
- Which United Kingdom city pays occupational therapists the least?
- Among cities we cover, Glasgow, Scotland is on the lower end at about £46,400 per year for a occupational therapist.
- What is the typical salary range for a occupational therapist in United Kingdom?
- Across United Kingdom cities we cover, occupational therapist pay commonly spans from about £32,800 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about £127,100 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many United Kingdom cities have occupational therapist salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes occupational therapist pay for 12 cities in United Kingdom, all shown in GBP.
- Is occupational therapist in demand in United Kingdom?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +12% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.