Counsellors vs Health Associate Professionals Salary (2025)

How do Counsellors and Health Associate Professionals salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Health Associate Professionals earns £401 more per year (1% higher)

Counsellors

£28,402
per year
vs

Health Associate Professionals

£28,803
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCounsellorsHealth Associate ProfessionalsDifference
Median Annual£28,402£28,803-£401
Mean Annual£28,062£28,782-£720
Monthly£2,367£2,400-£33
Weekly£546£554-£8
Hourly£13.65£13.85-£0.20

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCounsellorsHealth Associate Professionals
10th (Entry)£12,873£14,647
25th£19,249£23,147
50th (Median)£28,402£28,803
75th£34,590£34,799
90th (Senior)£0£42,819
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Counsellors or a Health Associate Professionals?
A Health Associate Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Counsellors is £28,402, whilst a Health Associate Professionals earns £28,803 — a difference of £401 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Counsellors and a Health Associate Professionals?
The difference is £401 per year. Health Associate Professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Counsellors or a Health Associate Professionals?
From a salary perspective, Health Associate Professionals 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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