SOC 2256 Health professionals

Podiatrists Salary

Median salary £35,920 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £36,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For podiatrists, £47,699 is the typical (median) pay. That is above the UK full-time median of £39,039 — +22% versus the national average.

About this role

Podiatrists (2020 SOC) are specialist clinicians who assess, diagnose and treat conditions of the foot, ankle and lower limb. They provide care ranging from routine nail and skin treatments to complex wound management, biomechanical assessment and minor surgery.

Key responsibilities

Conducting specialist lower limb assessment and diagnosis
Performing clinical treatments including minor surgery
Managing diabetic foot disease and high-risk patient care
Prescribing orthoses and therapeutic interventions
Providing preventive foot health advice and education

Qualifications and entry routes

Requires an HCPC-approved degree in Podiatry and HCPC registration. Postgraduate training in podiatric surgery, musculoskeletal practice or diabetes management enables specialisation.

Career outlook

Workforce shortages across the NHS. Increasing demand from ageing population and diabetes prevalence. Advanced practice and surgical podiatry offer career progression.

Key skills

Lower limb assessment Surgical skills Wound care Biomechanics Diabetes management

Common industries

NHS podiatry services
Private clinics
Sports podiatry
Diabetes centres
Domiciliary services

Data coverage

SOC code 2256

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2025

Median Salary

£35,920

Mean Salary

£39,114

Jobs (000s)

N/A

Data Years

11 years

Salary Range (2025)

Median: £35,920

P10: --P25: --Median: £36kP75: --P90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Mid Level

£35,920

3-7 years

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +24.2%Real growth: -10.0%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£35,920

Full-time Only

£47,699

Full-time premium: +£11,779

Podiatrists salary: common questions

How much do podiatrists earn in the UK?

Podiatrists earn a median of £47,699 a year (ONS ASHE 2025).

Is £47,699 a good salary in the UK?

For podiatrists, £47,699 is the typical (median) pay. That is above the UK full-time median of £39,039 — +22% versus the national average.

Have podiatrists salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2015, median podiatrists pay has risen from £30,656 to £47,699 — +56% in cash terms, or +13% after CPIH inflation. That is ahead of inflation over the period.

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