Average Specialist medical practitioners Salary in Canterbury
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Canterbury compares
The going rate for specialist medical practitionerss in the South East? £78,811 at the median in 2025. That compares to £88,997 nationally — a gap of 11.4% below. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £78,811 stretches to roughly £76,367 in real spending power. Compared to the Canterbury average across all roles (£29,337), specialist medical practitionerss take home 168.6% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £78,811 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £76,367 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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Specialist medical practitioners salary in areas near Canterbury
Salary data is by ONS region. Canterbury is in the South 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 Canterbury?
The median specialist medical practitioners salary in the South East (which includes Canterbury) is £78,811 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 Canterbury compare to the UK average?
Specialist medical practitioners in the South East earn 11.4% 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 Canterbury compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Canterbury is £29,337. Specialist medical practitioners in the South East earn £78,811, which is 168.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for specialist medical practitionerss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Canterbury. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.