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With over 20 years in the healthcare recruitment market, we have supported Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) across the UK in securing rewarding roles within the NHS and private sectors. Our deep-rooted expertise in Allied Health Professions (AHP) recruitment ensures that our candidates access the most sought-after vacancies, from entry-level rotational posts to advanced consultant practitioner roles.
Speech and Language Therapy Salaries 2026/27
Speech and Language Therapist pay is governed by the NHS Agenda for Change (AfC) pay scales. The following table outlines the confirmed annual salaries for the 2026/27 financial year.
England Jurisdiction: 2026/27 Confirmed Pay Scales
| NHS Banding | Experience Level | 2026/27 Annual Salary (April 2026+) |
| Band 5 | 0 - 2 Years 2 - 4 Years 4+ Years | £32,073 £34,592 £39,043 |
| Band 6 | 0 - 2 Years 2 - 5 Years 5+ Years | £39,959 £42,170 £48,117 |
| Band 7 | 0 - 2 Years 2 - 5 Years 5+ Years | £49,387 £51,932 £56,515 |
| Band 8a | 0 - 2 Years 2 - 5 Years 5+ Years | £57,528 £60,417 £64,750 |
For those seeking maximum flexibility and enhanced earning potential, locum speech and language therapy jobs offer highly competitive hourly rates that often exceed substantive pay equivalents. Transitioning to a locum career path allows SLTs to diversify their clinical portfolio while maintaining a bespoke work-life balance.
Clinical Specialisms in Speech and Language Therapy
The scope of Speech and Language Therapy is vast, covering communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan. We recruit for a variety of clinical specialisms, including:
Paediatric SLT: Working with children and young people to manage developmental language delays, stammering, and social communication difficulties.
Adult SLT: Supporting adults with acquired communication or swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) resulting from stroke, brain injury, or degenerative conditions.
Learning Disabilities: Specialising in therapeutic interventions for individuals with complex communication needs and sensory processing disorders.
Dysphagia: Specialised assessment and management of feeding and swallowing disorders, often requiring advanced competency training.
Service Settings
Speech and Language Therapists operate in diverse environments, each requiring a specific set of clinical competencies and adaptabilities.
Community: Delivering care in patients' homes, community clinics, and schools to promote functional communication in everyday life.
Acute Hospitals: Providing rapid assessment and intervention on wards, particularly in Stroke units, Intensive Care (ICU), and ENT clinics.
Specialist Schools: Supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) through integrated education and therapy plans.
Why Choose Your World Healthcare?
As a market leader in Allied Health Professions recruitment, Your World UK provides more than just a job board. We offer a comprehensive career partnership designed for the modern healthcare professional.
Dedicated Consultants: Our SLT-specific recruiters understand the nuances of the HCPC registration and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) professional standards.
Your Loyalty Programme: Our industry-leading Your Loyalty programme rewards our locum healthcare workers with exclusive benefits and support.
Compliance Support: We streamline the onboarding process, managing your clinical compliance and DBS checks to ensure you are ready for placement without delay.
Whether you are a newly qualified therapist looking for your first Band 5 role or an experienced clinician seeking a specialist locum contract, our team is equipped to find the perfect match for your skills.
