Clinical psychologists vs Community nurses Salary (2025)

How do Clinical psychologists and Community nurses salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Clinical psychologists earns £11,667 more per year (33% higher)

Clinical psychologists

£47,400
per year
vs

Community nurses

£35,733
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricClinical psychologistsCommunity nursesDifference
Median Annual£47,400£35,733+£11,667
Mean Annual£50,354£35,237+£15,117
Monthly£3,950£2,978+£972
Weekly£912£687+£225
Hourly£22.79£17.18+£5.61

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileClinical psychologistsCommunity nurses
10th (Entry)£32,748£18,373
25th£37,340£26,977
50th (Median)£47,400£35,733
75th£60,826£44,776
90th (Senior)£0£52,811
Advertisement

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Clinical psychologists or a Community nurses?
A Clinical psychologists earns more. The median salary for a Clinical psychologists is £47,400, whilst a Community nurses earns £35,733 — a difference of £11,667 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Clinical psychologists and a Community nurses?
The difference is £11,667 per year. Clinical psychologists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Clinical psychologists or a Community nurses?
From a salary perspective, Clinical psychologists offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

More Comparisons