How much does a veterinarian make in the United Kingdom?
£51,060a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £4,255 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £3,348
- Equals
- $68,340
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $130,100 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $113,000 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $92,750 |
| 9. Germany | $68,620 |
| 10. United Kingdom | $68,340 |
| 11. Belgium estimate | $66,740 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $406 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Doctor£55,490
- Specialist doctor£87,860
- Registered nurse£42,890
- Midwife£46,990
- Traditional therapist£27,890
- Paramedical practitioners£53,820
- Dentist£47,280
- Pharmacist£53,770
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £4,255 a month, £51,060 a year.
Which country pays a veterinarian the most?
United States, with a median of $130,100 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a veterinarian make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $130,100 a year against $68,340 in the United Kingdom, 1.9 times more.
Who makes more, a veterinarian or a doctor?
A doctor: £55,490 a year against £51,060 for a veterinarian, 1.1 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate