Clinical psychologists vs Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists Salary (2025)

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

Clinical psychologists earns £9,371 more per year (25% higher)

Clinical psychologists

£47,400
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricClinical psychologistsPsychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapistsDifference
Median Annual£47,400£38,029+£9,371
Mean Annual£50,354£42,250+£8,104
Monthly£3,950£3,169+£781
Weekly£912£731+£181
Hourly£22.79£18.28+£4.51
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Clinical psychologists or a Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists?
A Clinical psychologists earns more. The median salary for a Clinical psychologists is £47,400, whilst a Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists earns £38,029 — a difference of £9,371 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Clinical psychologists and a Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists?
The difference is £9,371 per year. Clinical psychologists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Clinical psychologists or a Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour 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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