Average Clinical psychologists Salary in Dudley
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Dudley compares
Worth noting that clinical psychologistss in the West Midlands earned £51,685 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £45,954 — a difference of 12.5%. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £51,685 has an effective purchasing power closer to £56,486. Compared to the Dudley average across all roles (£29,071), clinical psychologistss take home 77.8% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £51,685 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £56,486 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Clinical psychologists salary in areas near Dudley
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average clinical psychologists salary in Dudley?
The median clinical psychologists salary in the West Midlands (which includes Dudley) is £51,685 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 Dudley compare to the UK average?
Clinical psychologists in the West Midlands earn 12.5% above the national median of £45,954. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is clinical psychologists a well-paid job in Dudley compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Dudley is £29,071. Clinical psychologists in the West Midlands earn £51,685, which is 77.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for clinical psychologistss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Dudley. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.