Clinical psychologists roles in the UK earn a median of £59,000 per year, equivalent to £28.24 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 28.4% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £39,000 in South West to £67,500 in Scotland. Pay has risen over the past 4 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £58,366/yr (1% above our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£59,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£28.24
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+28.4%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£47,000 – £70,000
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Annual pay for Clinical psychologists across UK regions. The bar shows the typical pay range (25th–75th percentile); the diamond marks the median.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
Annual pay grew by +28.4% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot. Shaded band shows 25th–75th percentile range.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Clinical psychologists.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
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Clinical psychologists work with people experiencing emotional, psychological or behavioural distress, perform tests and assess their emotional, cognitive and behavioural processes, and determine treatments to help patients improve their mental wellbeing.
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.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.