Clinical psychologists vs Speech and language therapists Salary (2025)

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

Clinical psychologists earns £13,676 more per year (41% higher)

Clinical psychologists

£47,400
per year
vs

Speech and language therapists

£33,724
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricClinical psychologistsSpeech and language therapistsDifference
Median Annual£47,400£33,724+£13,676
Mean Annual£50,354£34,976+£15,378
Monthly£3,950£2,810+£1,140
Weekly£912£649+£263
Hourly£22.79£16.21+£6.58

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileClinical psychologistsSpeech and language therapists
10th (Entry)£32,748£17,986
25th£37,340£27,692
50th (Median)£47,400£33,724
75th£60,826£43,268
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Clinical psychologists or a Speech and language therapists?
A Clinical psychologists earns more. The median salary for a Clinical psychologists is £47,400, whilst a Speech and language therapists earns £33,724 — a difference of £13,676 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Clinical psychologists and a Speech and language therapists?
The difference is £13,676 per year. Clinical psychologists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Clinical psychologists or a Speech and language 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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