Fitness and wellbeing instructors vs Physiotherapists Salary

How do Fitness and wellbeing instructors and Physiotherapists salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Physiotherapists earns £27,708 more per year (234% higher)

Fitness and wellbeing instructors

£11,834
per year (gross)
Take-home: £11,834
vs

Physiotherapists

£39,542
per year (gross)
Take-home: £31,990

Detailed Comparison

MetricFitness and wellbeing instructorsPhysiotherapistsDifference
Median Annual£11,834£39,542-£27,708
Mean Annual£15,284£39,688-£24,404
Take-Home (Net)£11,834£31,990-£20,156
Monthly (Gross)£986£3,295-£2,309
Weekly (Gross)£228£760-£532
Hourly£5.69£19.01-£13.32

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Fitness and wellbeing instructors or a Physiotherapists?
A Physiotherapists earns more. The median salary for a Fitness and wellbeing instructors is £11,834, whilst a Physiotherapists earns £39,542 — a difference of £27,708 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Fitness and wellbeing instructors and a Physiotherapists?
The difference is £27,708 per year. Physiotherapists is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Fitness and wellbeing instructors takes home approximately £11,834 per year, whilst a Physiotherapists takes home £31,990. The net difference is £20,156.
Should I become a Fitness and wellbeing instructors or a Physiotherapists?
From a salary perspective, Physiotherapists 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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