Counsellors vs Other Educational Professionals Salary (2025)

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

Other Educational Professionals earns £21,101 more per year (74% higher)

Counsellors

£28,402
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricCounsellorsOther Educational ProfessionalsDifference
Median Annual£28,402£49,503-£21,101
Mean Annual£28,062£54,012-£25,950
Monthly£2,367£4,125-£1,758
Weekly£546£952-£406
Hourly£13.65£23.80-£10.15

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCounsellorsOther Educational Professionals
10th (Entry)£12,873£22,912
25th£19,249£34,287
50th (Median)£28,402£49,503
75th£34,590£71,617
90th (Senior)£0£86,948
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Counsellors or a Other Educational Professionals?
A Other Educational Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Counsellors is £28,402, whilst a Other Educational Professionals earns £49,503 — a difference of £21,101 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Counsellors and a Other Educational Professionals?
The difference is £21,101 per year. Other Educational Professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Counsellors or a Other Educational Professionals?
From a salary perspective, Other Educational 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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