Average Specialist medical practitioners Salary in Colchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Colchester compares
In practical terms, a specialist medical practitioners in the East earned a median of £79,305 during 2025, which works out to 10.9% below the UK-wide median of £88,997. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £79,305 has an effective purchasing power closer to £81,506. Compared to the Colchester average across all roles (£31,056), specialist medical practitionerss take home 155.4% 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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Salary data is by ONS region. Colchester 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 Colchester?
The median specialist medical practitioners salary in the East (which includes Colchester) 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 Colchester 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 Colchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Colchester is £31,056. Specialist medical practitioners in the East earn £79,305, which is 155.4% 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 Colchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.