Speech and language therapists roles in the UK earn a median of £44,000 per year, equivalent to £22.10 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 16.3% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £35,000 in North West to £54,000 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £45,511/yr (3% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£44,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£22.10
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+16.3%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£34,500 – £53,000
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Speech and language therapists across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £54,000 |
| South East | £48,000 |
| Scotland | £46,000 |
| South West | £43,500 |
| East Midlands | £43,500 |
| West Midlands | £43,500 |
| Wales | £43,000 |
| North East | £43,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £42,500 |
| East | £36,000 |
| North West | £35,000 |
| UK | £44,000 |
Annual pay grew by +16.3% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Speech and language therapists.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Speech and language therapists in the UK is £44,000 per year (about £22.10 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Speech and language therapists earn between £34,500 and £53,000 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Speech and language therapists pay rose by 16.3% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Speech and language therapists is in London, at £54,000 per year.
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Speech and language therapists are responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of speech, language, fluency and voice disorders caused by disability, injury or illness.
Entrants require a recognised graduate or postgraduate degree that encompasses both theory and clinical practice. Successful completion of these courses leads to eligibility for a certificate to practice and membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Full membership is granted after completion of a year of supervised, post-qualifying experience.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.