SOC 3214 Health and social care associate professionals

Complementary health associate professionals Salary

Salary data from ONS ASHE. Some figures may be unavailable due to small sample sizes.

For complementary health associate professionals, £27,888 is the typical (median) pay. That is well below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -29% versus the national average.

About this role

Complementary health associate professionals provide alternative and complementary therapies including acupuncture, osteopathy, chiropractic, homeopathy, reflexology and other non-conventional health treatments.

Key responsibilities

Assessing clients and taking case histories
Delivering complementary therapy treatments
Developing treatment plans and reviewing progress
Maintaining clinical records and professional standards
Advising on lifestyle, wellbeing and self-care

Qualifications and entry routes

Osteopaths must register with the GOsC; chiropractors with the GCC — both require accredited degrees. Other therapists require qualifications from relevant professional bodies (e.g., BAcC for acupuncture). Regulation varies by therapy.

Career outlook

Growing public interest in wellbeing supports demand. Self-employment is common. Evidence-based integration with conventional healthcare is expanding opportunities.

Key skills

Clinical assessment Manual therapy techniques Client communication Anatomy knowledge Business management

Common industries

Private practice
Complementary health clinics
Sports medicine
Spas and wellness centres
Integrated healthcare

Data coverage

SOC code 3214

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2021–2025

Median Salary

N/A

Mean Salary

£18,985

Jobs (000s)

N/A

Data Years

5 years

Salary Trend (2021-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Complementary health associate professionals salary: common questions

How much do complementary health associate professionals earn in the UK?

Complementary health associate professionals earn a median of £27,888 a year (ONS ASHE 2025).

Is £27,888 a good salary in the UK?

For complementary health associate professionals, £27,888 is the typical (median) pay. That is well below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -29% versus the national average.

Have complementary health associate professionals salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2023, median complementary health associate professionals pay has risen from £20,954 to £27,888 — +33% in cash terms, or +24% after CPIH inflation. That is ahead of inflation over the period.

Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).