Generalist medical practitioners Salary
Median salary £51,756 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.
About this role
Generalist medical practitioners diagnose, treat and prevent illness and disease, providing direct patient care or specialist medical services. They work across primary care, hospitals and specialist clinics, following evidence-based clinical practices.
Key responsibilities
- Examining, diagnosing and treating patients
- Prescribing medication and treatment plans
- Referring patients to specialist services when required
- Maintaining accurate medical records
- Participating in clinical governance and continuing professional development
Qualifications and entry routes
Requires an MBBS or equivalent medical degree (5-6 years), followed by Foundation Programme (2 years) and specialty training (3-8 years depending on specialisation). Full GMC registration is mandatory.
Career outlook
Persistent workforce shortages across the NHS. High demand in primary care, emergency medicine and psychiatry. Overseas recruitment is significant.
Key skills
Common industries
- NHS
- Private healthcare
- Primary care
- Hospital medicine
- Public health
Data coverage
Median Salary
£51,756
Mean Salary
£53,163
Jobs (000s)
88k
Data Years
11 years
Salary Range (2025)
Estimated Career Progression
Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation
Entry Level
£23,781
0-2 years
Mid Level
£36,586
3-7 years
Senior
£66,037
8-15 years
Potential career growth: +178% from entry to leadership
Salary Trend (2015-2025)
Gender Pay Comparison (2025)
Gender pay gap: 10.8%
Full-time vs All Employees (2025)
All Employees
£51,756
Full-time Only
£55,494
Full-time premium: +£3,738
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