Physician Salary in United Kingdom

Mid-level · GBP · 2026 model

Physician hiring in United Kingdom remains medium in our static model, with pay bands that reflect local cost of living and sector demand.

Figures use Toolminator's static salary model (ranges for comparison, not job listings). Methodology & limitations.

Negotiation & offer context

For mid-level Physician roles in United Kingdom, use the modeled midpoint (£165,148 gross) as a conversation anchor—not a guaranteed offer. Ask about base vs bonus vs equity, signing bonus, and review cadence; remote or hybrid arrangements can shift cash bands even when titles match.

Compare purchasing power on this page before relocating on headline salary alone. See the Physician negotiation guide and remote adjustment methodology for location bands. Pair with the salary calculator and income tax calculator for rough take-home checks.

Salary range · Mid-level

£147,161£183,134

Gross annual · GBP

≈ $197,505≈ $245,784 (USD approx. · rates from 2026-06-15)

Average

£165,148

$221,645 approx.

Est. take-home

£118,907

$159,584 approx.

~28% effective tax (model)

Demand

medium

stable trend

Directional trend (estimated model)

Stable

Physician · Mid-level · United Kingdom

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Demand and pay adjustments are modeled near long-run averages for this occupation in our catalog.

Directional only—not historic BLS/payroll data or a prediction of future offers. Derived from role demand multipliers and growth tags in our static catalog.

Hourly ↔ yearly

Midpoint gross annual pay for this role converts to an implied £79.4/hr before tax (40 hours/week, 52 weeks). Estimated take-home is about £57.17/hr using our simplified 28% effective rate—not payroll precision.

Overtime, bonuses, and part-time schedules change real hourly pay. Adjust hours and wage in the calculator—figures here are educational ranges from the Salary Explorer model.

Take-home waterfall

Mid-point gross pay through our simplified tax rate, then cost-of-living-adjusted buying power for United Kingdom. Planning illustration—not payroll, tax filing, or relocation advice.

1. Gross annual (mid)

$221,645 USD equivalent

£165,148

2. − Estimated tax (~28%)

−£46,241

3. = Net take-home

~£9,909/mo · $159,584 USD

£118,907

4. ÷ CoL index (0.95× US) → buying power

US-equivalent purchasing power on net pay

$167,983

Gross-only buying power in our model is $233,311 US-equivalent—use step 4 when comparing after-tax lifestyle.

Cost of living comparison

Same role and seniority (mid-level Physician) in other countries. Buying power divides gross USD by our static CoL index (US = 1.0)—a planning heuristic, not a relocation quote.

Among 7 countries we compare for this role and level, United Kingdom ranks highest on our static buying-power heuristic (~$233,311 US-equivalent). Nominal USD pay can still be lower than high-cost hubs.

Model signals: demand medium · pay trend stable (United Kingdom, GBP)

CountryGross (mid)Gross USDCoL × USBuying power
United Kingdom(this page)£165,148$221,6450.95×$233,311Current
CanadaCA$300,096$214,6460.92×$233,311View
Ireland€186,949$216,9790.93×$233,311View
AustraliaA$310,326$219,3120.94×$233,311View
India₹6,187,755$65,3270.28×$233,311View
BrazilR$447,704$88,6580.38×$233,311View
TürkiyeTRY 3,779,074$81,6590.35×$233,311View

City-level rent and tax rules differ inside each country. See methodology & limitations on the Salary Explorer hub.

Junior vs mid vs senior

LevelRange (local)Approx. USD
Junior£103,601£123,615$139,043 – $165,904Compare
Mid-level£147,161£183,134$197,505 – $245,784Current
Senior£207,595£266,263$278,614 – $357,352Compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average Physician salary in United Kingdom for mid-level roles?
Our 2026 model shows a typical range of £147,161 to £183,134, with a midpoint near £165,148 gross per year before tax. Actual offers vary by city, employer, and skills.
Is mid-level Physician pay rising in United Kingdom?
Demand is marked as medium with a stable trend in our static dataset. Use this page for planning—not contract or HR advice.
How much tax is taken from a Physician salary in United Kingdom?
We apply an approximate effective rate of 28% for illustration. Payroll, credits, and local rules change your real take-home—use our income tax calculator for a second opinion.
What is Physician pay per hour in United Kingdom?
Divide gross annual pay by 2,080 hours (40h/week × 52 weeks) for a rough hourly rate. This page includes an hourly ↔ yearly panel; open the hourly salary calculator to change hours or wage.
How does cost of living affect Physician pay in United Kingdom?
At this gross level, purchasing power is often stronger than the nominal USD amount suggests when compared to US metro averages (≈ $233,310.526 US-equivalent buying power heuristic).
What is this salary in US dollars?
Local offers are usually quoted in GBP. We convert to USD using rates from 2026-06-15 (frankfurter.app)—about $197,505–$245,784 gross per year (≈ $221,645 average). Rates refresh about once per day at build time, not live at every page view. For salaries natively in USD, open the United States version of this role.
How should I negotiate a mid-level Physician offer in United Kingdom?
Lead with the range on this page (£147,161 to £183,134), then ask how the employer splits base salary, annual bonus, and equity. Request the level definition (junior vs mid vs senior), remote policy, and next review date in writing. Our figures are model estimates—not legal, tax, or HR advice.

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