Average Clinical psychologists Salary in South Staffordshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How South Staffordshire compares
The median pay for clinical psychologistss in the West Midlands stood at £51,685 in 2025, placing them 12.5% above the UK-wide figure of £45,954. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £51,685 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £56,486. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in South Staffordshire is £28,259, so clinical psychologistss sit 82.9% more that benchmark.
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 South Staffordshire
Salary data is by ONS region. South Staffordshire is in the West Midlands 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 South Staffordshire?
The median clinical psychologists salary in the West Midlands (which includes South Staffordshire) 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 South Staffordshire 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 South Staffordshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Staffordshire is £28,259. Clinical psychologists in the West Midlands earn £51,685, which is 82.9% 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 South Staffordshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.