Counsellors Salary in United Kingdom
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 20,000 employees
25th percentile
£16,054
Median
£24,034
Mean
£23,521
75th percentile
£29,330
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | £16,054 |
| Median | £24,034 |
| Mean | £23,521 |
| 75th percentile | £29,330 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
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
£2,003£24,034
−Income tax
£191£2,293
−National Insurance
£76£917
=Take-home pay
£1,735£20,824
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
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