As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Occupational Therapist (OT) in the United Kingdom is £43,790, with an hourly rate of £21, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £40,390 to £53,460, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £40,390
50TH(Median)   £43,790
75TH   £53,460
Occupational Therapist (OT) Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Occupational Therapist (OT) Salary £40,390 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Occupational Therapist (OT) Salary £43,790 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Occupational Therapist (OT) Salary £53,460 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Occupational Therapist (OT) Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Occupational Therapist (OT) salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Occupational Therapist (OT) is about £43,790 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £21, a monthly salary of about £3,649, and a weekly pay of around £842. Click the switch button below to see more details about Occupational Therapist (OT) hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Occupational Therapist (OT)s Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Occupational Therapist (OT)'s salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £41,303 - £43,283, while Intermediate make £41,456 - £43,435, Senior earn £42,775 - £46,244, Specialist earn £44,800 - £50,429, Expert can reach £45,233 - £50,862 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Occupational Therapist (OT) £42,674
Intermediate Level Occupational Therapist (OT) £42,775
Senior Level Occupational Therapist (OT) £44,512
Specialist Level Occupational Therapist (OT) £48,553
Expert Level Occupational Therapist (OT) £48,841
£42,674 0 yr
£42,775 < 2 yrs
£44,512 2-4 yrs
£48,553 5-8 yrs
£48,841 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 3%
Intermediate Level 2%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 11%
Expert Level 12%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Occupational Therapist (OT)?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Occupational Therapist (OT) are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £47,293 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £44,115, and Manchester pays around £41,975 annually.

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