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Veterinary Science Salary in North East

The North East typically offers the UK's lowest nominal salaries, but also some of the most affordable living costs. The region has strong employment in the public sector, manufacturing, and a growing technology and digital sector centred around Newcastle and Sunderland.

The UK's most affordable region for housing in many areas. Real purchasing power can exceed higher-salary regions once living costs are factored in.

Entry Salary
£30,030
Peak Salary
£86,450
Growth
+188%
Lifetime (25yr)
£1.5m

Salary Trajectory

Stage Years Exp P25 Median P75 P90
Newly Qualified Veterinary Surgeon 0+ £27,300 £30,030 £32,760 £35,490
Veterinary Surgeon 3+ £31,850 £36,400 £41,860 £47,320
Senior Vet / Specialist 7+ £38,220 £45,500 £54,600 £63,700
Partner / Practice Director 12+ £50,050 £61,880 £74,620 £86,450
Multi-Practice Owner / Specialist Lead 18+ £68,250 £86,450 £109,200 £136,500

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How North East Compares

Mid-career Veterinary Science median salary by region

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Based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) via NOMIS. Regional salary adjustments derived from ONS regional pay differentials. Career progression timelines based on industry research. All figures are gross annual pay estimates for full-time workers.