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Physical Therapist Salary in United Kingdom

Physical therapists help patients recover movement and manage pain after injury or illness. The United Kingdom median is $135,209 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$135,209
per year
Monthly (national)
$11,245
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$135,209
Sheffield, England
Hourly (national)
$65.01
varies by city

Physical Therapist salary by city in United Kingdom

CityPer year
Sheffield, England$135,209
Liverpool, England$135,209
Cardiff, Wales$135,209
Leicester, England$135,209
Bradford, England$135,209
London, England$105,758
Edinburgh, Scotland$72,826
Bristol, England$72,826
Manchester, England$68,809
Birmingham, England$67,471
Glasgow, Scotland$66,266
Leeds, England$65,597

Physical Therapist salary in other countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a physical therapist make in United Kingdom?
The national median physical therapist salary in United Kingdom is about £101,000 per year (£8,400 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about £49,000 to £101,000.
Which United Kingdom city pays physical therapists the most?
Sheffield, England pays the most at about £101,000 per year.
Which United Kingdom city pays physical therapists the least?
Among cities we cover, Leeds, England is on the lower end at about £49,000 per year for a physical therapist.
What is the typical salary range for a physical therapist in United Kingdom?
Across United Kingdom cities we cover, physical therapist pay commonly spans from about £34,600 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about £132,100 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many United Kingdom cities have physical therapist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes physical therapist pay for 12 cities in United Kingdom, all shown in GBP.
Is physical therapist in demand in United Kingdom?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +15% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.