Clinical psychologists vs Managers, directors and senior officials Salary (2025)

How do Clinical psychologists and Managers, directors and senior officials salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Managers, directors and senior officials earns £5,150 more per year (11% higher)

Clinical psychologists

£47,400
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricClinical psychologistsManagers, directors and senior officialsDifference
Median Annual£47,400£52,550-£5,150
Mean Annual£50,354£66,373-£16,019
Monthly£3,950£4,379-£429
Weekly£912£1,011-£99
Hourly£22.79£25.26-£2.47

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileClinical psychologistsManagers, directors and senior officials
10th (Entry)£32,748£24,107
25th£37,340£35,002
50th (Median)£47,400£52,550
75th£60,826£81,698
90th (Senior)£0£120,750
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Clinical psychologists or a Managers, directors and senior officials?
A Managers, directors and senior officials earns more. The median salary for a Clinical psychologists is £47,400, whilst a Managers, directors and senior officials earns £52,550 — a difference of £5,150 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Clinical psychologists and a Managers, directors and senior officials?
The difference is £5,150 per year. Managers, directors and senior officials is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Clinical psychologists or a Managers, directors and senior officials?
From a salary perspective, Managers, directors and senior officials 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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