Clinical psychologists vs Occupational therapists Salary (2025)

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

Clinical psychologists earns £9,152 more per year (24% higher)

Clinical psychologists

£47,400
per year
vs

Occupational therapists

£38,248
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricClinical psychologistsOccupational therapistsDifference
Median Annual£47,400£38,248+£9,152
Mean Annual£50,354£38,102+£12,252
Monthly£3,950£3,187+£763
Weekly£912£736+£176
Hourly£22.79£18.39+£4.40

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileClinical psychologistsOccupational therapists
10th (Entry)£32,748£23,638
25th£37,340£29,972
50th (Median)£47,400£38,248
75th£60,826£45,637
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Clinical psychologists or a Occupational therapists?
A Clinical psychologists earns more. The median salary for a Clinical psychologists is £47,400, whilst a Occupational therapists earns £38,248 — a difference of £9,152 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Clinical psychologists and a Occupational therapists?
The difference is £9,152 per year. Clinical psychologists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Clinical psychologists or a Occupational therapists?
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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