Speech and Language Therapist
Illustrative calculators for Speech and Language Therapist within NHS, part of the Health sector. Pick a tool below to model pay, working patterns, leave, take-home pay or CPD. Then confirm anything important with your employer, contract or union.
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About this role
Find out more about the Speech and Language Therapist role within NHS and whether it would be the right role for you.
What is a Speech and Language Therapist?
A Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) is HCPC-registered and helps people with communication and swallowing. They work in health, education and social care. Most NHS SLTs are on AFC Band 5–7.
Typical demands, progression and balance
SLT offers variety and clear impact on patients. Pay and satisfaction depend on setting and band. Progression to Band 7 (clinical lead) or specialist roles is common.
Progression and pay
Routes include Band 5 → Band 6 → Band 7 (lead/specialist). Use the calculators on this page to model pay on AFC.
Calculators for this role
Browse our career-focused calculators for those who work as a Speech and Language Therapist, covering pay progression, promotion paths, take-home pay, working patterns, leave, allowances and more. Click the calculators below to get started.