Average Specialist medical practitioners Salary in Cambridge
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Cambridge compares
For specialist medical practitionerss based in the East, 2025 brought a median salary of £79,305. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £88,997 — making this 10.9% below the norm. 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. Compared to the Cambridge average across all roles (£40,266), specialist medical practitionerss take home 97.0% more.
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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Specialist medical practitioners salary in areas near Cambridge
Salary data is by ONS region. Cambridge is in the East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average specialist medical practitioners salary in Cambridge?
The median specialist medical practitioners salary in the East (which includes Cambridge) 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cambridge is £40,266. Specialist medical practitioners in the East earn £79,305, which is 97.0% 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 Cambridge. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.