Average Specialist medical practitioners Salary in Bedford UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Bedford UA compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median specialist medical practitioners salary in the East reached £79,305, sitting 10.9% below the national median of £88,997. Factor in the East's cost of living (2.7% below the UK norm) and a £79,305 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £81,506. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bedford UA is £33,148, so specialist medical practitionerss sit 139.2% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £79,305 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £81,506 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average specialist medical practitioners salary in Bedford UA?
The median specialist medical practitioners salary in the East (which includes Bedford UA) is £79,305 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does specialist medical practitioners pay in Bedford UA compare to the UK average?
Specialist medical practitioners in the East earn 10.9% below the national median of £88,997. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is specialist medical practitioners a well-paid job in Bedford UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bedford UA is £33,148. Specialist medical practitioners in the East earn £79,305, which is 139.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for specialist medical practitionerss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bedford UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.