Speech and language therapist | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Speech and language therapists help children and adults who have speaking and communication problems.

  • Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.  
  • Develop or implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, or inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists, or social workers.  
  • Write reports and maintain
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Speech and language therapists typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.

As a Speech and language therapist you will typically work between 8am and 6pm.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
  • Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
31,742 GBP *
per year
24,214 GBP
43,772 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Speech and language therapist
  • 31,605 GBP
Average salary for part-time Speech and language therapist
Average salary for full-time Speech and language therapist

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Salary over time for Speech and language therapist

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 33,827 GBP
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Future outlook for Speech and language therapists

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Balanced outlook
15 000+ jobs available
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Balanced outlook
1% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Very good outlook
22% chance of automation in the future

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Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Speech and language therapist and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

Find out what skills and qualifications can help you become a Speech and language therapist

You'll need:

  • knowledge of English language
  • sensitivity and understanding
  • the ability to work well with others
  • to be flexible and open to change
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

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Things to highlight for your Speech and language therapist interview

Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

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