Counsellors Salary in North West
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Median
£23,411
Mean
£23,660
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £23,411 |
| Mean | £23,660 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in North West is £2,493/month. Counsellors earn 22% below the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Sector pay context
Average weekly earnings in the Health and social work sector are £630/week. Earnings grew +5.1% over the past 12 months vs +2.9% nationally.
Source: ONS Average Weekly Earnings (EARN03), not seasonally adjusted · December 2025
Take-home pay estimate
£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£1,951£23,411
−Income tax
£181£2,168
−National Insurance
£72£867
=Take-home pay
£1,698£20,376
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£28,166
Full-time (mean)
£29,485
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £28,166 |
| Mean | £29,485 |
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