Medical secretaries Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median medical secretaries salary in the UK is £24,071 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £23,031, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £13.79.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £22,021 in West Midlands to £30,995 in London. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£24,071
Annual
UK Mean
£23,031
Annual
Hourly Rate
£13.79
Median
UK Jobs
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Regional Salary Breakdown
The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).
| Region | Median | Mean | CoL Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | £30,995 | £27,188 | £26,628 |
| South East | £25,751 | £24,604 | £24,953 |
| East | £24,074 | £22,125 | £24,742 |
| East Midlands | £24,071 | £21,899 | £26,221 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £23,303 | £25,632 | £25,749 |
| North East | £23,190 | £23,094 | £25,738 |
| Scotland | £22,790 | £23,475 | £24,691 |
| Wales | £22,783 | £21,292 | £25,314 |
| North West | £22,110 | £22,378 | £24,243 |
| South West | £22,045 | £19,756 | £22,940 |
| West Midlands | £22,021 | £21,978 | £24,067 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average medical secretaries salary in the UK?
The median medical secretaries salary in the UK is £24,071 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £23,031, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays medical secretaries the most?
London pays the highest medical secretaries salaries with a median of £30,995.
How does medical secretaries pay vary by region?
Medical secretaries salaries range from £22,021 in West Midlands to £30,995 in London.
Are medical secretaries salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the typical hourly rate for medical secretaries?
The median hourly rate for medical secretaries in the UK is £13.79 (ONS ASHE 2025).
About this data
All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.