Clinical psychologists vs Nurse practitioners Salary (2025)

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

Clinical psychologists earns £5,781 more per year (14% higher)

Clinical psychologists

£47,400
per year
vs

Nurse practitioners

£41,619
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricClinical psychologistsNurse practitionersDifference
Median Annual£47,400£41,619+£5,781
Mean Annual£50,354£41,666+£8,688
Monthly£3,950£3,468+£482
Weekly£912£800+£112
Hourly£22.79£20.01+£2.78

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileClinical psychologistsNurse practitioners
10th (Entry)£32,748£23,293
25th£37,340£31,042
50th (Median)£47,400£41,619
75th£60,826£51,376
90th (Senior)£0£60,451
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Clinical psychologists or a Nurse practitioners?
A Clinical psychologists earns more. The median salary for a Clinical psychologists is £47,400, whilst a Nurse practitioners earns £41,619 — a difference of £5,781 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Clinical psychologists and a Nurse practitioners?
The difference is £5,781 per year. Clinical psychologists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Clinical psychologists or a Nurse practitioners?
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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