Doctor (Physician) Salary After Tax in United Kingdom
Median Doctor (Physician) pay in United Kingdom is about £80,000 — here's what that means after tax.
= £80,000 per year
Estimated monthly take-home
£4,746
£56,957 per year · 28.8% goes to tax & contributions
| Item | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | £80,000 | £6,667 |
| Income Tax | −£19,432 | −£1,619 |
| National InsuranceClass 1 employee | −£3,611 | −£301 |
| Take-home pay | £56,957 | £4,746 |
Estimate only — not tax advice. Figures are estimates based on publicly available tax rules and may not reflect your full circumstances. See our methodology & sources. Always confirm with an official tax authority or a licensed adviser before making decisions.
| United Kingdom | |
|---|---|
| Median gross salary | £80,000 |
| Estimated take-home / year | £56,957 |
| Estimated take-home / month | £4,746 |
| Effective tax & contributions | 28.8% |
Doctor (Physician) pay in United Kingdom, after tax
A Doctor (Physician) in United Kingdom earns a median of about £80,000 gross. After UK income tax and contributions, that works out to roughly £4,746 a month in take-home, with 28.8% of the salary going to tax and contributions.
At this income the marginal rate in United Kingdom is about 40%, so a pay rise, bonus or move into a senior Doctor (Physician) role is taxed at that rate on the extra earnings — useful to know when you weigh up the next step.
What affects a Doctor (Physician)'s salary
Specialty and seniority create huge spreads; the US sits far above Europe for most specialties.
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Frequently Asked Questions
+What is the average Doctor (Physician) salary in United Kingdom?
The median Doctor (Physician) salary in United Kingdom is around £80,000 gross. Specialty and seniority create huge spreads; the US sits far above Europe for most specialties.
+What is a Doctor (Physician)'s take-home pay in United Kingdom?
On the median £80,000 salary, a Doctor (Physician) in United Kingdom takes home roughly £4,746 a month after tax. Use the calculator above for a specific figure.
Estimate only — not tax advice. Figures are estimates based on publicly available tax rules and may not reflect your full circumstances. See our methodology & sources (last reviewed June 2026). Always confirm with an official tax authority or a licensed adviser before making decisions.