The role of a Respiratory Therapist in the UK is both essential and highly rewarding. As the healthcare sector continues to focus on respiratory care and treatment advancements, the demand for skilled respiratory therapists remains strong. From leading hospitals in London to healthcare facilities in Manchester and Edinburgh, employers are seeking qualified professionals, offering competitive salaries and exceptional opportunities for career growth in this vital and specialized field.
Respiratory therapist salary
Base pay £24K – £36K/yr
£29K/yr average base pay
The estimated salary for a Respiratory Therapist is £29,178 per year. This number represents the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The “Most Likely Range” represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
The “Most Likely Range” reflects values within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role. Glassdoor salaries are powered by our proprietary machine learning model, which utilises salaries collected from our users and the latest government data to make pay predictions.
What do Respiratory therapist earn
How much does a Respiratory therapist make in United Kingdom?
£32,151/yr
Respiratory Therapist Salary by Experience Level
| Entry-level | Average | Senior / Top |
| £24K | £29K | £36K |
Highest paying cities for Respiratory therapist near United Kingdom
- Romford £46,434 per year
8 salaries reported - London £44,607 per year
10 salaries reported - Kingston upon Thames £42,897 per year
8 salaries reported - Exeter £39,595 per year
8 salaries reported - Blackburn £38,839 per year
8 salaries reported - West Bromwich £36,413 per year
13 salaries reported - Kendal £35,907 per year
11 salaries reported - Doncaster £31,978 per year
7 salaries reported - Oldham £24,373 per year
9 salaries reported
UK respiratory physiologists and practitioners see the steepest pay growth when they add sleep medicine or advanced ventilation competencies on top of the core role. NHS banding — typically Band 5 through 7 — is the main structural driver of the entry-to-senior range shown here. Specialist respiratory units in larger teaching hospitals generally pay above district general hospital rates for the same job title.
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