Clinical psychologists vs Physiotherapists Salary (2025)

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

Clinical psychologists earns £7,858 more per year (20% higher)

Clinical psychologists

£47,400
per year
vs

Physiotherapists

£39,542
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricClinical psychologistsPhysiotherapistsDifference
Median Annual£47,400£39,542+£7,858
Mean Annual£50,354£39,688+£10,666
Monthly£3,950£3,295+£655
Weekly£912£760+£152
Hourly£22.79£19.01+£3.78

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileClinical psychologistsPhysiotherapists
10th (Entry)£32,748£25,229
25th£37,340£31,329
50th (Median)£47,400£39,542
75th£60,826£48,606
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Clinical psychologists or a Physiotherapists?
A Clinical psychologists earns more. The median salary for a Clinical psychologists is £47,400, whilst a Physiotherapists earns £39,542 — a difference of £7,858 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Clinical psychologists and a Physiotherapists?
The difference is £7,858 per year. Clinical psychologists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Clinical psychologists or a Physiotherapists?
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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