Social workers vs Therapy professionals n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Social workers and Therapy professionals n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Social workers earns £10,076 more per year (31% higher)

Social workers

£42,709
per year
vs

Therapy professionals n.e.c.

£32,633
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricSocial workersTherapy professionals n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£42,709£32,633+£10,076
Mean Annual£41,994£36,046+£5,948
Monthly£3,559£2,719+£840
Weekly£821£628+£193
Hourly£20.53£15.69+£4.84

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileSocial workersTherapy professionals n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£25,798£19,312
25th£36,474£26,779
50th (Median)£42,709£32,633
75th£48,804£45,157
90th (Senior)£53,902£0
Advertisement

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Social workers or a Therapy professionals n.e.c.?
A Social workers earns more. The median salary for a Social workers is £42,709, whilst a Therapy professionals n.e.c. earns £32,633 — a difference of £10,076 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Social workers and a Therapy professionals n.e.c.?
The difference is £10,076 per year. Social workers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Social workers or a Therapy professionals n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Social workers offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

More Comparisons