Average Specialist medical practitioners Salary in Swansea / Abertawe
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Swansea / Abertawe compares
The median pay for specialist medical practitionerss in the Wales stood at £86,152 in 2025, placing them 3.2% below the UK-wide figure of £88,997. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £86,152 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £95,724. Compared to the Swansea / Abertawe average across all roles (£31,348), specialist medical practitionerss take home 174.8% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £86,152 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £95,724 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average specialist medical practitioners salary in Swansea / Abertawe?
The median specialist medical practitioners salary in the Wales (which includes Swansea / Abertawe) is £86,152 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 Swansea / Abertawe compare to the UK average?
Specialist medical practitioners in the Wales earn 3.2% 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 Swansea / Abertawe compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Swansea / Abertawe is £31,348. Specialist medical practitioners in the Wales earn £86,152, which is 174.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for specialist medical practitionerss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Swansea / Abertawe. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.