Speech-language pathologist

Assesses and treats communication and swallowing difficulties in children and adults, helping them improve speech, language and daily functioning. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 1 linked programme across 1 university. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Speech-language pathologist do?

Assesses and treats communication and swallowing difficulties in children and adults, helping them improve speech, language and daily functioning.

Demand level: Very High

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR476 367 p.a.Mid-levelR583 989 p.a.SeniorR690 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Language therapy · EssentialPatient care · EssentialSpeech assessment · EssentialSwallowing assessment · EssentialCommunication · Important
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Programmes linked to this career

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Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology — University of Cape Town

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What does a Speech-language pathologist do?

Assesses and treats communication and swallowing difficulties in children and adults, helping them improve speech, language and daily functioning.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Language therapy, Patient care, Speech assessment, Swallowing assessment, Communication.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

1 linked programme is currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.