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Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists Salary — UK & US Data (2025)

✓ Sourced directly from ONS ASHE · Checked for accuracy at every rebuild · Last updated: 2026-09-02

ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional)
£38,230
UK median (annual)
£41,975
UK mean (annual)
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The median salary for a psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists in the UK is £38,230 per year (gross, before tax), based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings data for 2025 (provisional). If you're heading into a pay review or a new offer, a good salary negotiation guide can help you land nearer the top of these ranges.

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UK Regional Breakdown

RegionMedian salaryvs national
South West £31,316 -18.1%

Regions without published data for this occupation are omitted (ONS suppresses small samples).

Salary data is sourced from ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional). Figures represent gross pay before tax. This page is for reference only and does not constitute financial or careers advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists in the UK?

The UK median is £38,230 per year (gross, before tax), based on ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) data. The mean is £41,975.

Data: ONS ASHE Table 14/15, 2025 provisional · Page built 2026-09-02