Special needs education teaching professionals vs Speech and language therapists Salary (2025)

How do Special needs education teaching professionals and Speech and language therapists salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Special needs education teaching professionals earns £8,474 more per year (25% higher)
vs

Speech and language therapists

£33,724
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricSpecial needs education teaching professionalsSpeech and language therapistsDifference
Median Annual£42,198£33,724+£8,474
Mean Annual£42,182£34,976+£7,206
Monthly£3,517£2,810+£707
Weekly£812£649+£163
Hourly£20.29£16.21+£4.08

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileSpecial needs education teaching professionalsSpeech and language therapists
10th (Entry)£22,458£17,986
25th£31,428£27,692
50th (Median)£42,198£33,724
75th£52,556£43,268
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Special needs education teaching professionals or a Speech and language therapists?
A Special needs education teaching professionals earns more. The median salary for a Special needs education teaching professionals is £42,198, whilst a Speech and language therapists earns £33,724 — a difference of £8,474 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Special needs education teaching professionals and a Speech and language therapists?
The difference is £8,474 per year. Special needs education teaching professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Special needs education teaching professionals or a Speech and language therapists?
From a salary perspective, Special needs education teaching 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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