Average Clinical psychologists Salary in Rugby
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Rugby compares
The going rate for clinical psychologistss in the West Midlands? £51,685 at the median in 2025. That compares to £45,954 nationally — a gap of 12.5% above. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £51,685 stretches to roughly £56,486 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Rugby is £36,417. By comparison, clinical psychologistss earn 41.9% more than the typical worker locally.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average clinical psychologists salary in Rugby?
The median clinical psychologists salary in the West Midlands (which includes Rugby) 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 Rugby 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 Rugby compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Rugby is £36,417. Clinical psychologists in the West Midlands earn £51,685, which is 41.9% 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 Rugby. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.