Clinical psychologists vs Records clerks and assistants Salary (2025)

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

Clinical psychologists earns £20,658 more per year (77% higher)

Clinical psychologists

£47,400
per year
vs

Records clerks and assistants

£26,742
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricClinical psychologistsRecords clerks and assistantsDifference
Median Annual£47,400£26,742+£20,658
Mean Annual£50,354£27,332+£23,022
Monthly£3,950£2,229+£1,721
Weekly£912£514+£398
Hourly£22.79£12.86+£9.93

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileClinical psychologistsRecords clerks and assistants
10th (Entry)£32,748£14,767
25th£37,340£21,436
50th (Median)£47,400£26,742
75th£60,826£32,205
90th (Senior)£0£38,926
Advertisement

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Clinical psychologists or a Records clerks and assistants?
A Clinical psychologists earns more. The median salary for a Clinical psychologists is £47,400, whilst a Records clerks and assistants earns £26,742 — a difference of £20,658 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Clinical psychologists and a Records clerks and assistants?
The difference is £20,658 per year. Clinical psychologists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Clinical psychologists or a Records clerks and assistants?
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.

More Comparisons