SOC 1231 Other managers and proprietors

Health care practice managers Salary

Median salary £38,941 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £39,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For health care practice managers, £42,559 is the typical (median) pay. That is above the UK full-time median of £39,039 — +9.0% versus the national average.

About this role

Health care practice managers lead health and care service delivery, managing clinical and operational teams, budgets and service quality. They ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and drive improvements in patient outcomes and service efficiency.

Key responsibilities

Managing healthcare service delivery and clinical operations
Ensuring compliance with CQC standards and healthcare regulations
Overseeing budgets and resource allocation
Leading quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Developing and retaining healthcare workforce

Qualifications and entry routes

Typically requires a clinical or healthcare management background with substantial leadership experience. Professional qualifications from relevant bodies (e.g., NHS Leadership Academy) are common.

Career outlook

Strong demand driven by an ageing population and ongoing NHS workforce challenges. Digital health and integrated care experience are increasingly valued.

Key skills

Healthcare management Clinical governance Budget management Quality improvement Stakeholder engagement

Common industries

NHS
Private healthcare
Social care
Mental health services
Public health

Data coverage

SOC code 1231

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2025

Estimated jobs 15,000

Median Salary

£38,941

Mean Salary

£43,361

Jobs (000s)

15k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £33,462Median: £38,941

P10: --P25: £33kMedian: £39kP75: --P90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£33,462

0-2 years

Mid Level

£33,462

3-7 years

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +49.8%Real growth: +8.5%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 23.5%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£38,941

Full-time Only

£42,559

Full-time premium: +£3,618

Health care practice managers salary: common questions

How much do health care practice managers earn in the UK?

Health care practice managers earn a median of £42,559 a year (ONS ASHE 2025).

Is £42,559 a good salary in the UK?

For health care practice managers, £42,559 is the typical (median) pay. That is above the UK full-time median of £39,039 — +9.0% versus the national average.

What is the starting salary for health care practice managers?

Entry-level health care practice managers typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £33,462, though this varies by employer and region.

Have health care practice managers salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2015, median health care practice managers pay has risen from £32,428 to £42,559 — +31% in cash terms, or -5.0% after CPIH inflation. That is behind inflation over the period.

Is there a gender pay gap for health care practice managers?

Male health care practice managers earn a median £48,987 and female health care practice managers £37,472 — a gap of +24% in 2025.

Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).