Clinical psychologists vs Higher education teaching professionals Salary (2025)

How do Clinical psychologists and Higher education teaching professionals salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Clinical psychologists earns £662 more per year (1% higher)

Clinical psychologists

£47,400
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricClinical psychologistsHigher education teaching professionalsDifference
Median Annual£47,400£46,738+£662
Mean Annual£50,354£47,625+£2,729
Monthly£3,950£3,895+£55
Weekly£912£899+£13
Hourly£22.79£22.47+£0.32

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileClinical psychologistsHigher education teaching professionals
10th (Entry)£32,748£11,772
25th£37,340£30,484
50th (Median)£47,400£46,738
75th£60,826£64,244
90th (Senior)£0£77,106
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Clinical psychologists or a Higher education teaching professionals?
A Clinical psychologists earns more. The median salary for a Clinical psychologists is £47,400, whilst a Higher education teaching professionals earns £46,738 — a difference of £662 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Clinical psychologists and a Higher education teaching professionals?
The difference is £662 per year. Clinical psychologists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Clinical psychologists or a Higher education teaching professionals?
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.

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