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Psychologist Salary in United Kingdom

Psychologists study behavior and help clients manage mental and emotional challenges. The United Kingdom median is $143,242 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$143,242
per year
Monthly (national)
$11,914
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$143,242
Sheffield, England
Hourly (national)
$68.86
varies by city

Psychologist salary by city in United Kingdom

CityPer year
Sheffield, England$143,242
Liverpool, England$143,242
Cardiff, Wales$143,242
Leicester, England$143,242
Bradford, England$143,242
London, England$111,782
Edinburgh, Scotland$78,582
Bristol, England$78,314
Manchester, England$76,976
Birmingham, England$73,629
Glasgow, Scotland$70,818
Leeds, England$69,345

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a psychologist make in United Kingdom?
The national median psychologist salary in United Kingdom is about £107,000 per year (£8,900 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about £51,800 to £107,000.
Which United Kingdom city pays psychologists the most?
Sheffield, England pays the most at about £107,000 per year.
Which United Kingdom city pays psychologists the least?
Among cities we cover, Leeds, England is on the lower end at about £51,800 per year for a psychologist.
What is the typical salary range for a psychologist in United Kingdom?
Across United Kingdom cities we cover, psychologist pay commonly spans from about £36,600 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about £148,200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many United Kingdom cities have psychologist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes psychologist pay for 12 cities in United Kingdom, all shown in GBP.
Is psychologist in demand in United Kingdom?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +6% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.