2226 Other psychologists: SOC 2020 occupation code

In short

ONS unit group 2226, in minor group 222 (Therapy professionals) and major group 2 (Professional occupations).
Appendix Skilled Occupations (figures as at 3 August 2026, re-checked 26 October 2026): On the list: Table 3.
Going rate as the table prints it:
- Table 3: a national pay scale, set out in the table below.

What the ONS says

Description

Psychologists research, study and assess emotional, cognitive and behavioural processes and abnormalities in human beings and animals and how these are affected by genetic, physical and social factors.

Typical entry routes

Entrants require a degree in psychology recognised by the British Psychology Society. Postgraduate and professional qualifications relating to different areas of psychology are available and are required for certain posts.

Tasks

develops and administers tests to measure intelligence, abilities, aptitudes, etc. and assesses results
develops treatment and guidance methods and gives treatment or guidance using a variety of therapy and counselling techniques
observes and experiments on humans and animals to measure mental and physical characteristics
analyses the effect of hereditary, social and physical factors on thought and behaviour
studies psychological factors in the treatment and prevention of mental illness or emotional and personality disorders
maintains required contacts with family members, education or other health professionals, as appropriate, and recommends possible solutions to problems presented
applies professional knowledge and techniques within the workplace, addressing issues such as job design, work groups, motivation etc
applies psychological treatment methods to help athletes achieve optimum mental health and enhance sporting performance

Related job titles

Educational psychologist
Forensic psychologist
Occupational psychologist
Psychologist
Psychometrist

What the Appendix Skilled Occupations says

The Appendix lists this code in the table below, with the table’s own caption and the row as printed. Read the full table, and any condition in it, on GOV.UK.

Table 3: Eligible health and education SOC 2020 occupation codes where going rates are based on national pay scales

SOC 2020 occupation code

2226 Other psychologists

Equivalent SOC 2010 occupation code(s)

2212

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

Educational psychologist
Forensic psychologist
Occupational psychologist
Psychologist
Psychometrist

Going rate (annual)

See relevant pay band in Table 4 – except Educational psychologist in Scottish Education, rates below:

Educational Psychologist £56,763
Senior Educational Psychologist, Depute Principal Educational Psychologist and Principal Educational Psychologist £76,701

Table 4: Going rates for listed healthcare SOC 2020 occupation codes by administration and band

Band or equivalent	England	Scotland	Wales	Northern Ireland
Band 3	£24,071	£26,869	£24,433	£22,816
Band 4	£26,530	£29,116	£26,928	£25,147
Band 5	£29,970	£31,892	£30,420	£28,407
Band 6	£37,338	£39,912	£37,898	£35,392
Band 7	£46,148	£48,788	£46,840	£43,742
Band 8a	£53,755	£60,126	£54,550	£50,952
Band 8b	£62,215	£70,986	£63,150	£58,972
Band 8c	£74,290	£83,837	£75,405	£70,417
Band 8d	£88,168	£99,534	£89,491	£83,571
Band 9	£105,385	£117,732	£106,967	£99,891

Other unit groups in minor group 222

Sources

Occupation text: Office for National Statistics, SOC 2020 Volume 1: structure and descriptions of unit groups (file dated 27 August 2026, version V13). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Open Government Licence v3.0. Tables: Home Office, Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations on GOV.UK, page updated 3 August 2026; re-checked against the page updated 8 October 2026 on 26 October 2026, tables unchanged.

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