Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapist salary UK
38,230 GBP
Median gross annual pay · 2025 · ONS ASHE · 2224
Half of all psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists in the UK earn more than 38,230 GBP a year, half earn less.
Rank by pay133of 398 occupations
| Measure | All |
|---|---|
| Median | 38,230 GBP |
| Mean | 41,975 GBP |
About the figure
Occupation code 2224 in SOC 2020, the UK occupation classification. Covers all employee jobs. Published by the Office for National Statistics, not estimated by us. The figure is gross annual pay, not monthly.
Occupations that pay about the same
- Public services associate professionals 38,454 GBP
- Road construction operatives 38,315 GBP
- Mining and quarry workers and related operatives 38,301 GBP
- Data analysts 38,107 GBP
- Other health professionals n.e.c. 38,033 GBP
- Security system installers and repairers 37,991 GBP
Source: ONS, Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, Table 14. Figures are for 2025; snapshot taken 2026-08-15. www.ons.gov.uk