Salary guide
What each kind of role pays on Mental Health Jobs. Figures marked as worked out come from the jobs advertised here, so they move as the board does.
Assistant psychologist (Band 4 to 5)
£33,700 a year typically
£28,392 to £39,043
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CBT therapist, qualified (Band 7)
£53,000 a year typically
£49,387 to £56,515
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Clinical psychologist, newly qualified (Band 7)
£53,000 a year typically
£49,387 to £56,515
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Community mental health nurse or care coordinator (Band 6)
£44,000 a year typically
£39,959 to £48,117
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Mental health nurse, newly qualified (Band 5)
£35,600 a year typically
£32,073 to £39,043
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Mental health support worker (Band 3)
£26,600 a year typically
£25,760 to £27,476
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Occupational therapist, newly qualified (Band 5)
£35,600 a year typically
£32,073 to £39,043
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Peer support worker (Band 3 to 4)
£28,500 a year typically
£25,760 to £31,157
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Qualified PWP (Band 5)
£35,600 a year typically
£32,073 to £39,043
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Service manager or head of service (Band 8a to 8c)
£74,600 a year typically
£57,528 to £91,609
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Team leader or ward manager (Band 7)
£53,000 a year typically
£49,387 to £56,515
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Trainee PWP (Band 4)
£29,800 a year typically
£28,392 to £31,157
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