Medical Practitioners vs Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists Salary (2025)

How do Medical Practitioners and Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Medical Practitioners earns £32,691 more per year (86% higher)

Medical Practitioners

£70,720
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricMedical PractitionersPsychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapistsDifference
Median Annual£70,720£38,029+£32,691
Mean Annual£80,274£42,250+£38,024
Monthly£5,893£3,169+£2,724
Weekly£1,360£731+£629
Hourly£34.00£18.28+£15.72
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Medical Practitioners or a Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists?
A Medical Practitioners earns more. The median salary for a Medical Practitioners is £70,720, whilst a Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists earns £38,029 — a difference of £32,691 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Medical Practitioners and a Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists?
The difference is £32,691 per year. Medical Practitioners is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Medical Practitioners or a Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists?
From a salary perspective, Medical Practitioners 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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