What experience does each level represent?

Entry: 0–2 years. Mid: 3–5. Senior: 6–10. Lead: 10+ — adjust based on actual responsibility.

Are these numbers guaranteed?

No. They are credible market benchmarks. Individual offers depend on the company, city and specific skills.

How can I land the top bracket?

Quantified achievements, targeted certifications and an ATS-ready CV are the levers that move offers up.

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Doctor / Physician salary in United Kingdom

Name: Doctor / Physician salaries in United Kingdom
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Range, median and percentile breakdown by experience level — updated for 2026.

Mid-level reference · Mid

£99,000

Median salary

Range (p25 to p90)£81,500 – £144,000

By experience level

Percentile breakdown for every level.

Entry · 0–2 years

£64,000

Median

p25

£54,500

p75

£75,500

p90

£86,500

Mid · 3–5 years

£99,000

Median

p25

£81,500

p75

£121,000

p90

£144,000

Senior · 6–10 years

£141,000

Median

p25

£112,500

p75

£180,000

p90

£225,500

Lead · 10+ years

£198,500

Median

p25

£155,000

p75

£268,000

p90

£367,000

Salary range by level

Comparison of p25, median and p90 across experience levels.

Salary range by level

Entry£64,000

£54,500£86,500

Mid£99,000

£81,500£144,000

Senior£141,000

£112,500£225,500

Lead£198,500

£155,000£367,000

Same role across countries

Mid-level median for Doctor / Physician converted to USD for comparison.

How to earn more as a Doctor / Physician

Three concrete moves backed by hiring patterns.

Add high-leverage certifications

One or two in-demand certifications can move you a full bracket — especially in cloud, finance and healthcare.

Quantify impact on your CV

Recruiters anchor offers on numbers. Replace vague duties with measurable outcomes.

Target high-paying employers

Top brackets cluster around specific industries and cities. Aim your search there.

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