Clinical psychologists roles in the UK earn a median of £57,000 per year, equivalent to £27.42 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 23.0% 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 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £58,366/yr (2% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£57,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£27.42
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+23.0%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£44,500 – £68,000
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Clinical psychologists across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| Scotland | £67,500 |
| West Midlands | £61,500 |
| South East | £61,500 |
| East | £59,500 |
| London | £59,000 |
| North West | £56,000 |
| East Midlands | £55,500 |
| Wales | £55,500 |
| North East | £55,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £41,000 |
| South West | £39,000 |
| UK | £57,000 |
Annual pay grew by +23.0% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Clinical psychologists.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Clinical psychologists in the UK is £57,000 per year (about £27.42 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Clinical psychologists earn between £44,500 and £68,000 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Clinical psychologists pay rose by 23.0% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Clinical psychologists is in Scotland, at £67,500 per year.
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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.