Specialist medical practitioners Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median specialist medical practitioners salary in the UK is £88,997 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £97,083, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £45.05.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £78,811 in South East to £114,012 in Scotland. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£88,997
Annual
UK Mean
£97,083
Annual
Hourly Rate
£45.05
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £114,012 | £117,105 | £123,523 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £87,240 | £89,097 | £96,398 |
| London | £86,528 | £89,618 | £74,337 |
| Wales | £86,152 | £94,267 | £95,724 |
| North West | £83,567 | £94,321 | £91,630 |
| East | £79,305 | £93,161 | £81,506 |
| South East | £78,811 | £84,700 | £76,367 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average specialist medical practitioners salary in the UK?
The median specialist medical practitioners salary in the UK is £88,997 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £97,083, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays specialist medical practitionerss the most?
Scotland pays the highest specialist medical practitioners salaries with a median of £114,012.
How does specialist medical practitioners pay vary by region?
Specialist medical practitioners salaries range from £78,811 in South East to £114,012 in Scotland.
Are specialist medical practitioners salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the hourly rate for a specialist medical practitioners?
The median hourly rate for a specialist medical practitioners in the UK is £45.05 (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.