How much does a specialist doctor make in the United Kingdom?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £7,322 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £5,127
- Equals
- $117,600
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 2.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $500,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $313,700 |
| 2. Canada | $259,700 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $183,300 |
| 8. Denmark estimate | $118,000 |
| 9. United Kingdom | $117,600 |
| 10. Norway estimate | $112,600 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $658 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Doctor£55,490
- Registered nurse£42,890
- Midwife£46,990
- Traditional therapist£27,890
- Paramedical practitioners£53,820
- Veterinarian£51,060
- Dentist£47,280
- Pharmacist£53,770
Frequently asked questions
How much does a specialist doctor make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £7,322 a month, £87,860 a year.
How much does a specialist doctor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £46,760 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £169,000.
Which country pays a specialist doctor the most?
United States, with a median of $313,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a specialist doctor make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $313,700 a year against $117,600 in the United Kingdom, 2.7 times more.
Who makes more, a specialist doctor or a doctor?
A specialist doctor: £87,860 a year against £55,490 for a doctor, 1.6 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate