Average Occupational therapists Salary in Norwich
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Norwich compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical occupational therapists in the East earned £35,101. Compared to the UK median of £37,201, that's 5.6% below. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £35,101 has an effective purchasing power closer to £36,075. Compared to the Norwich average across all roles (£28,457), occupational therapistss take home 23.3% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £35,101 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £36,075 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Occupational therapists salary in areas near Norwich
Salary data is by ONS region. Norwich is in the East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average occupational therapists salary in Norwich?
The median occupational therapists salary in the East (which includes Norwich) is £35,101 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does occupational therapists pay in Norwich compare to the UK average?
Occupational therapists in the East earn 5.6% below the national median of £37,201. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is occupational therapists a well-paid job in Norwich compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457. Occupational therapists in the East earn £35,101, which is 23.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for occupational therapistss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Norwich. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.