GP Salary UK 2026

The average advertised pay for a GP, based on live UK vacancies — with how it compares to similar roles and how many jobs are available right now.

£85,000
median advertised salary
18
live jobs right now
52%
permanent roles
69%
via agencies

How much does a GP earn in the UK?

The average advertised salary for a GP in the UK is £85,000 a year, based on 15 live vacancies carrying salary information this month. That is about £7,080 a month or £43.59 an hour before tax, on a 37.5-hour week. 52% of current adverts are permanent, and 69% are posted through recruitment agencies.

GP adverts mention AI or automation 0% of the time — among the most AI-proof roles we track.

How GP pay compares

Median advertised salary for GP beside other job titles in healthcare, from the lowest paid to the highest.

Other roles in healthcare

RoleMedian payLive jobsPermanentAI mentions
Dentist £100,00077 94%0%
GP £85,00018 52%0%
Pharmacist £58,00046 68%0%
Theatre Nurse £53,0007 74%0%
Care Home Manager £49,00027 92%0%
Physiotherapist £47,00017 86%1.1%
Consultant £42,0001,429 79%0%
Healthcare Assistant £30,000294 53%0%
Support Worker £26,0001,551 66%0%

Latest GP jobs

GP Reception Manager - £29,250 - ASAP start

Office Angels

£29,000 a year

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Hayling Island · Permanent · 7 hours ago

As Reception Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the smooth day-to-day running of a busy GP Practice, leading the reception..

Locum Gp

EmRec Limited

£300 a day

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Nationwide · Permanent · 1 day ago

Position: GP. Location: Nationwide. Start date: Adhoc / Block Bookings Available. Essential criteria for Locum Doctors. Must hold..

Medical Secretary - Private GP Healthcare

Hire Ground

£42,000 – £45,000 a year

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Hans Town · Contract · 3 days ago

Medical Secretary - Private GP Practice - Central London - 13 month maternity cover - £42k to £45k. A well-established private..

Locum GP

ProfDoc Healthcare Ltd

£775 a day

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Glasgow · Temporary · 4 days ago

We are recruiting on behalf of a client for an experienced Locum GP to provide regular primary care cover at a well-established..

Salaried GP

Oxford Natural Healthcare Professionals

£7,000 – £8,000 a month

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Daventry · Temporary · 8 days ago

This is an excellent opportunity for a GP looking to join a supportive, collaborative, and progressive practice that values..

GP

EmRec Limited

£300 a day

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Belfast · Permanent · 10 days ago

Position: GP. Location: Belfast, Derry/Londonderry/ Tyrone. Start date: Adhoc / Block Bookings Available. Essential criteria for..

Locum GP Admin

EmRec Limited

£13.50 an hour

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Derry · Contract · 10 days ago

Position: GP Receptionist/ Admin. Location: Belfast, Derry/Londonderry/ Tyrone. Start date: Adhoc / Block Bookings Available..

Salaried GP

ProfDoc Healthcare Ltd

£66,000 a year

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Safford · Part Time · 11 days ago

We are recruiting a Salaried GP to join a well-regarded primary care practice in Staffordshire. This is a 6 session salaried post..

Locum GP

Menlo Park

£80 – £85 an hour

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Bournemouth · Temporary · 14 days ago

This is a great opportunity for a Locum GP to join a highly respected GP practice for the next nine months to cover maternity..

Salaried GP

IC24

£84,660 a year

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BN1 7GF · Permanent · 14 days ago

Package Description: Salaried GP. Brighton | 4–6 sessions per week | £84,660 per annum based on 6 sessions. Help shape how..

Browse 18 live GP jobs →

How we calculate this. Figures come from live GP vacancies in the CV-Library feed, refreshed monthly. The median uses adverts that state pay; hourly and weekly rates are annualised (hourly × 37.5 × 52). Ambiguous or "competitive" salaries are excluded rather than guessed. Read the full methodology →