Average Clinical psychologists Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
In practical terms, a clinical psychologists in the South West earned a median of £38,565 during 2025, which works out to 16.1% below the UK-wide median of £45,954. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £38,565 stretches to roughly £40,130 in real spending power. Compared to the Bristol, City of UA average across all roles (£36,652), clinical psychologistss take home 5.2% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £38,565 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £40,130 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Clinical psychologists salary in areas near Bristol, City of UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bristol, City of UA is in the South West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average clinical psychologists salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median clinical psychologists salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £38,565 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does clinical psychologists pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Clinical psychologists in the South West earn 16.1% below the national median of £45,954. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is clinical psychologists a well-paid job in Bristol, City of UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. Clinical psychologists in the South West earn £38,565, which is 5.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for clinical psychologistss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.