Occupational therapists roles in the UK earn a median of £42,500 per year, equivalent to £21.93 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 5.8% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £35,000 in North East to £52,500 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £44,040/yr (3% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£42,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£21.93
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+5.8%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£33,500 – £48,000
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Occupational therapists across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £52,500 |
| Wales | £46,000 |
| North West | £45,000 |
| Scotland | £42,500 |
| East Midlands | £41,000 |
| West Midlands | £40,500 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £39,500 |
| South East | £39,500 |
| South West | £38,000 |
| East | £37,000 |
| North East | £35,000 |
| UK | £42,500 |
Annual pay grew by +5.8% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Occupational therapists.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Occupational therapists in the UK is £42,500 per year (about £21.93 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Occupational therapists earn between £33,500 and £48,000 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Occupational therapists pay rose by 5.8% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Occupational therapists is in London, at £52,500 per year.
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Occupational therapists work with people who have a physical or learning disability or mental illness, actively engaging them in purposeful activities in order to maximise self-confidence, independent functioning and well-being.
Entrants usually possess A levels/H grades, an HND/HNC, a BTEC/SQA award or equivalent qualifications followed by training on an approved degree scheme necessary for state registration as an occupational therapist. There is a minimum age limit of 18 years to enter training.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.