NHS Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner salary, 2026/27
Psychological wellbeing practitioners (PWPs) deliver low-intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. The role requires a postgraduate certificate in low-intensity psychological interventions, typically delivered as a one-year apprenticeship. Trainee PWPs sit at Band 4, with qualified PWPs at Band 5.
- Range (England)
- £28,392 to £39,043
- Typical bands
- Band 4, Band 5
- Hourly entry
- £14.52
- Hourly top
- £19.97
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Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner pay by band, England 2026/27
The table below shows the entry and top step at each band Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners are typically paid on. Most Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners move through the bands over the course of their career as they take on more senior or specialist responsibilities.
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner pay in Scotland
Scottish NHS staff are paid on a separate pay scale, negotiated by the Scottish Government rather than the UK Pay Review Body. Scotland consistently pays more than England at every band. The figures below are the Scottish equivalents for the same bands.
Common questions
- What pay band is a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner on?
- NHS Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners sit at Band 4 or Band 5 depending on experience and the specific responsibilities of the role. Newly qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners usually start on the lowest banding shown, with progression to the higher bands as they take on more senior or specialist work.
- How much does an NHS Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner earn in 2026/27?
- On the 2026/27 England pay scale, an NHS Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner earns between £28,392 and £39,043 a year gross, depending on band and step. At the lowest entry rate that works out to roughly £14.52 an hour, and at the top rate roughly £19.97 an hour. Take-home pay after tax, NI and the NHS pension contribution is typically 70% of the gross figure. Scottish Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners earn between £31,537 and £43,039 on the equivalent Scottish scale.
- Where can I find Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner jobs in the NHS?
- NHS Jobs (jobs.nhs.uk) lists all current vacancies across the four UK nations. Filter by 'Pay Band' to focus on roles at the band you're interested in. HSC Recruit covers Northern Ireland (jobs.hscni.net) and NHS Scotland Jobs covers Scotland (jobs.scot.nhs.uk). Most Trusts also list vacancies on their own websites alongside the national portal.
- Does Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner get London weighting?
- Only at NHS Trusts in England inside one of the three London weighting (HCAS) zones. Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners working at Inner London Trusts get 20% on top of basic pay (minimum £5,794, maximum £8,746 for 2026/27). Outer London is 15%, Fringe is 5%. Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners don't receive a London weighting equivalent.