Other psychologists Pay Data UK — 2025

Other psychologists roles in the UK earn a median of £41,757 per year, equivalent to £19.01 per hour as of 2025. This represents a 27.5% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £33,358 to £65,985 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Other psychologists roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Other psychologists

Psychologists research, study and assess emotional, cognitive and behavioural processes and abnormalities in human beings and animals and how these are affected by genetic, physical and social factors.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• develops and administers tests to measure intelligence, abilities, aptitudes, etc. and assesses results
• develops treatment and guidance methods and gives treatment or guidance using a variety of therapy and counselling techniques
• observes and experiments on humans and animals to measure mental and physical characteristics
• analyses the effect of hereditary, social and physical factors on thought and behaviour
• studies psychological factors in the treatment and prevention of mental illness or emotional and personality disorders
• maintains required contacts with family members, education or other health professionals, as appropriate, and recommends possible solutions to problems presented
• applies professional knowledge and techniques within the workplace, addressing issues such as job design, work groups, motivation etc
• applies psychological treatment methods to help athletes achieve optimum mental health and enhance sporting performance

Entry Routes and Qualifications

Entrants require a degree in psychology recognised by the British Psychology Society. Postgraduate and professional qualifications relating to different areas of psychology are available and are required for certain posts.

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Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.