Average Specialist medical practitioners Salary in Preston
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Preston compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical specialist medical practitioners in the North West earned £83,567. Compared to the UK median of £88,997, that's 6.1% below. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £83,567 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £91,630. Compared to the Preston average across all roles (£32,655), specialist medical practitionerss take home 155.9% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £83,567 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £91,630 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average specialist medical practitioners salary in Preston?
The median specialist medical practitioners salary in the North West (which includes Preston) is £83,567 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 Preston compare to the UK average?
Specialist medical practitioners in the North West earn 6.1% 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 Preston compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Preston is £32,655. Specialist medical practitioners in the North West earn £83,567, which is 155.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for specialist medical practitionerss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Preston. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.