SOC 2259 Health professionals

Other health professionals n.e.c. Salary

Median salary £38,033 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £38,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For other health professionals n.e.c., £42,079 is the typical (median) pay. That is above the UK full-time median of £39,039 — +8.0% versus the national average. Experienced other health professionals n.e.c. (top 25%) earn over £47,056.

About this role

Other health professionals not elsewhere classified includes specialist clinical roles such as clinical perfusionists, clinical photographers, genetic counsellors, public health specialists and other regulated health professionals not covered by specific codes.

Key responsibilities

Providing specialist clinical services within their professional discipline
Assessing patients and delivering evidence-based interventions
Contributing to multidisciplinary clinical teams
Maintaining registration and professional standards
Participating in clinical governance and quality improvement

Qualifications and entry routes

Requires relevant degree-level or postgraduate qualification depending on the discipline, plus registration with HCPC or the appropriate regulatory body. Ongoing CPD is mandatory.

Career outlook

Demand varies by specialism. Genetic counselling and public health are growth areas. Niche specialisms often have limited but stable demand.

Key skills

Clinical specialism Evidence-based practice Analytical skills Communication Professional accountability

Common industries

NHS
Public Health England/UKHSA
Private healthcare
Research institutions
Specialist clinical services

Data coverage

SOC code 2259

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2021–2025

Estimated jobs 91,000

Median Salary

£38,033

Mean Salary

£39,315

Jobs (000s)

91k

Data Years

5 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £30,107Median: £38,033P75: £47,056

P10: £21kP25: £30kMedian: £38kP75: £47kP90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£20,940

0-2 years

Mid Level

£30,107

3-7 years

Senior

£47,056

8-15 years

Potential career growth: +125% from entry to leadership

Salary Trend (2021-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +17.5%Real growth: -5.0%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 20.4%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£38,033

Full-time Only

£42,079

Full-time premium: +£4,046

Other health professionals n.e.c. salary: common questions

How much do other health professionals n.e.c. earn in the UK?

Other health professionals n.e.c. earn a median of £42,079 a year (ONS ASHE 2025). The middle half earn between £30,107 and £47,056.

Is £42,079 a good salary in the UK?

What is the starting salary for other health professionals n.e.c.?

Entry-level other health professionals n.e.c. typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £30,107, and the lowest-paid 10% earn under £20,940.

Have other health professionals n.e.c. salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2021, median other health professionals n.e.c. pay has risen from £37,224 to £42,079 — +13% in cash terms, or -9.0% after CPIH inflation. That is behind inflation over the period.

Is there a gender pay gap for other health professionals n.e.c.?

Male other health professionals n.e.c. earn a median £45,134 and female other health professionals n.e.c. £35,927 — a gap of +20% in 2025.

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