Speech Therapist Salary After Tax UK 2025-26
Typical salary: £36,000 · Range: £29,970–£45,000
UK Speech Therapist salary overview
NHS Speech and Language Therapists start at Band 5 (£29,970). Senior SLTs at Band 6-7 earn £37,000–£52,000. Specialist and consultant SLTs earn more.
Speech Therapist salary tax breakdown 2025-26
| Item | Annual | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | £36,000 | £3,000 | £692 |
| Personal Allowance (tax-free) | £12,570 | £1,048 | £242 |
| Income Tax | −£4,686 | −£391 | −£90 |
| National Insurance | −£1,874 | −£156 | −£36 |
| Net take-home | £29,440 | £2,453 | £566 |
Speech Therapist take-home pay UK 2025-26
A Speech Therapist on the typical salary of £36,000 takes home £29,440 per year after Income Tax and National Insurance. That works out as £2,453 per month and £566 per week.
NHS Speech and Language Therapists start at Band 5 (£29,970). Senior SLTs at Band 6-7 earn £37,000–£52,000. Specialist and consultant SLTs earn more.
Out of £36,000, you pay £4,686 in Income Tax and £1,874 in National Insurance. Your effective tax rate is 18.22%.
Frequently asked questions
What is the take-home pay for a Speech Therapist in the UK?
A Speech Therapist earning the typical salary of £36,000 takes home £29,440 per year after Income Tax (£4,686) and National Insurance (£1,874). The effective tax rate is 18.22%.
How much does a Speech Therapist earn per month after tax?
On a typical Speech Therapist salary of £36,000, your monthly take-home pay is £2,453 after Income Tax and National Insurance deductions in 2025-26.
What is the hourly rate for a Speech Therapist?
A Speech Therapist on £36,000 per year earns approximately £15.10 per hour after tax, based on a 37.5-hour week over 52 weeks.
How much tax does a Speech Therapist pay?
A Speech Therapist on £36,000 pays £4,686 in Income Tax and £1,874 in National Insurance — £6,560 in total deductions. The effective rate is 18.22%.
What is a typical Speech Therapist salary in the UK?
The typical Speech Therapist salary in the UK is around £36,000, with the range spanning £29,970–£45,000 depending on experience, location, and sector. NHS Speech and Language Therapists start at Band 5 (£29,970). Senior SLTs at Band 6-7 earn £37,000–£52,000. Specialist and consultant SLTs earn more.
Is £36,000 a good Speech Therapist salary?
At £36,000, a UK Speech Therapist salary sits within the typical range of £29,970–£45,000. After tax, you take home £29,440 per year (£2,453/month), which is around the UK median take-home pay.