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Mental Health Worker

Average Mental Health Worker Salary at The National Health Service (NHS) in United Kingdom

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£18,686
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Avg. Base Salary (GBP)
25%
£18k
MEDIAN
£19k
75%
£20k

The average salary for a Mental Health Worker is £18,686 in 2025

Base Salary
£18k - £20k
Total Pay
£18k - £20k
Based on 6 salary profiles (last updated Jan 20 2019)
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What Do Mental Health Workers Do?

Mental Health Worker Tasks
  • Care for patients with mental illnesses or disabilities.
  • Supervise individual patients and/or groups in living or therapeutic situations.
  • Keep records, documentation and patient reports.
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Common Health Benefits for a Mental Health Worker

Medical
17%
None
83%

Gender Breakdown for Mental Health Workers

Female
75.0%
Male
25.0%
This data is based on 4 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Mental Health Workers

What is the highest pay for Mental Health Workers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Mental Health Worker is £NaN / year

What is the lowest pay for Mental Health Workers?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Mental Health Worker is £NaN / year

How can Mental Health Workers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Mental Health Worker is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Mental Health Worker that oversees more junior Mental Health Workers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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