Average Medical radiographers Salary in Sunderland
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Sunderland compares
For medical radiographerss based in the North East, 2025 brought a median salary of £45,791. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £44,324 — making this 3.3% above the norm. In practical terms, living costs in the North East run 9.9% below average. That means £45,791 stretches to roughly £50,822 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Sunderland is £28,214, so medical radiographerss sit 62.3% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £45,791 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £50,822 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average.
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Medical radiographers salary in areas near Sunderland
Salary data is by ONS region. Sunderland is in the North East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average medical radiographers salary in Sunderland?
The median medical radiographers salary in the North East (which includes Sunderland) is £45,791 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does medical radiographers pay in Sunderland compare to the UK average?
Medical radiographers in the North East earn 3.3% above the national median of £44,324. This makes the North East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is medical radiographers a well-paid job in Sunderland compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Sunderland is £28,214. Medical radiographers in the North East earn £45,791, which is 62.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for medical radiographerss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Sunderland. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.