GP Salary UK (2026)
The UK median GP salary is £105,000 per year. Entry-level: £75,000 · Senior: £160,000. Also known as: General Practitioner, Family Doctor, Primary Care Physician.
UK-wide salary distribution
GP hiring market in the UK
Demand for GPs in the UK has been steady, neither contracting nor expanding sharply, with employer hiring tracking broadly in line with replacement need. The highest-paying UK city on this site for the role is London at £134,400 median, which is roughly what a competent mid-level practitioner can expect to earn there with three to five years of experience.
Pay progression for a GP in the UK is rarely linear. Most of the gain happens at three points: the move from entry-level to mid (typically in years 2–3), the move into senior or principal positions (years 6–8), and, for those who pursue it, a lateral jump into management, consulting or independent contracting. Sitting in the same role waiting for inflationary increases is by some distance the slowest path; changing employer every three to four years remains the dominant pay-rise mechanism in the UK labour market.
GP salary by UK city
| City | Lower quartile | Median | Upper quartile | vs UK avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | £108,800 | £134,400 | £172,800 | +28% |
| Cambridge | £97,750 | £120,750 | £155,250 | +15% |
| Oxford | £96,050 | £118,650 | £152,550 | +13% |
| Reading | £95,200 | £117,600 | £151,200 | +12% |
| Edinburgh | £91,800 | £113,400 | £145,800 | +8% |
| Bristol | £90,100 | £111,300 | £143,100 | +6% |
| Brighton | £89,250 | £110,250 | £141,750 | +5% |
| Milton Keynes | £89,250 | £110,250 | £141,750 | +5% |
| Aberdeen | £88,400 | £109,200 | £140,400 | +4% |
| Southampton | £88,400 | £109,200 | £140,400 | +4% |
| Manchester | £86,700 | £107,100 | £137,700 | +2% |
| Leeds | £85,000 | £105,000 | £135,000 | +0% |
| Birmingham | £83,300 | £102,900 | £132,300 | -2% |
| Glasgow | £82,450 | £101,850 | £130,950 | -3% |
| Cardiff | £80,750 | £99,750 | £128,250 | -5% |
| Nottingham | £79,900 | £98,700 | £126,900 | -6% |
| Liverpool | £79,050 | £97,650 | £125,550 | -7% |
| Sheffield | £79,050 | £97,650 | £125,550 | -7% |
| Newcastle | £78,200 | £96,600 | £124,200 | -8% |
| Belfast | £76,500 | £94,500 | £121,500 | -10% |
Take-home pay calculator · 2024/25
GP
£68,412/yr · £1,316/wk · effective rate 34.8%
| Gross salary | £105,000 |
| Pension (5%) | −£5,250 |
| Income tax | −£27,332 |
| National Insurance | −£4,006 |
| Net take-home | £68,412 |
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Core skills for GPs
- GMC registration
- MRCGP
- Clinical diagnosis
- Patient consultation
Frequently asked questions
What is the average GP salary in the UK?
The average UK GP salary is £105,000 per year (ONS 2025). The lower quartile is £85,000 and the upper quartile is £135,000.
Where do GPs earn the most in the UK?
GPs earn most in London (£134,400 median), followed by Cambridge (£120,750) and Oxford (£118,650). See the full city table above.
What qualifications does a GP need?
Core skills and qualifications for GPs include: GMC registration, MRCGP, Clinical diagnosis, Patient consultation. Entry-level roles start at around £75,000; senior positions reach £160,000+.
Is GP a good career in the UK?
The career outlook for GPs is medium. Salaries have grown broadly in line with wage inflation, with experienced professionals in high-cost cities (London, Cambridge, Oxford) earning 15–30% above the UK median.