Clinical psychologists vs Teaching and other educational professionals Salary

How do Clinical psychologists and Teaching and other educational professionals salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Clinical psychologists earns £2,567 more per year (6% higher)

Clinical psychologists

£47,400
per year (gross)
Take-home: £37,648
vs

Teaching and other educational professionals

£44,833
per year (gross)
Take-home: £35,799

Detailed Comparison

MetricClinical psychologistsTeaching and other educational professionalsDifference
Median Annual£47,400£44,833+£2,567
Mean Annual£50,354£44,838+£5,516
Take-Home (Net)£37,648£35,799+£1,849
Monthly (Gross)£3,950£3,736+£214
Weekly (Gross)£912£862+£50
Hourly£22.79£21.55+£1.24

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileClinical psychologistsTeaching and other educational professionals
10th (Entry)£32,748£18,367
25th£37,340£31,652
50th (Median)£47,400£44,833
75th£60,826£55,749
90th (Senior)£0£70,046

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Clinical psychologists or a Teaching and other educational professionals?
A Clinical psychologists earns more. The median salary for a Clinical psychologists is £47,400, whilst a Teaching and other educational professionals earns £44,833 — a difference of £2,567 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Clinical psychologists and a Teaching and other educational professionals?
The difference is £2,567 per year. Clinical psychologists is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Clinical psychologists takes home approximately £37,648 per year, whilst a Teaching and other educational professionals takes home £35,799. The net difference is £1,849.
Should I become a Clinical psychologists or a Teaching and other educational professionals?
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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