Average Generalist medical practitioners Salary in Preston
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Preston compares
If you're a generalist medical practitioners in the North West, the typical salary in 2025 was £50,806. That's 1.8% below what generalist medical practitionerss earn nationally (£51,756). In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £50,806 stretches to roughly £55,708 in real spending power. Compared to the Preston average across all roles (£32,655), generalist medical practitionerss take home 55.6% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £50,806 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £55,708 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Generalist medical practitioners salary in areas near Preston
Salary data is by ONS region. Preston is in the North West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average generalist medical practitioners salary in Preston?
The median generalist medical practitioners salary in the North West (which includes Preston) is £50,806 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does generalist medical practitioners pay in Preston compare to the UK average?
Generalist medical practitioners in the North West earn 1.8% below the national median of £51,756. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is generalist medical practitioners a well-paid job in Preston compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Preston is £32,655. Generalist medical practitioners in the North West earn £50,806, which is 55.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for generalist medical practitionerss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Preston. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.