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Medical Officer Salary in Cardiff

How much does a medical officer earn in Cardiff?

Average base salary in Cardiff

£27,225 per year

per year in Cardiff · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,780 per year£27,225 per year£34,650 per year

Medical Officer pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Medical Officer pay in Cardiff is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for medical officers near Cardiff

Compare average medical officer pay in Cardiff and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage medical officer salaryJobs
Bristol£27,500 per yearView jobs
Cardiff This location£27,225 per yearView jobs
Bridgend£26,125 per yearView jobs
Caerphilly£26,125 per yearView jobs
Newport (Wales)£25,850 per yearView jobs
Swansea£25,850 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Medical Officer get paid in Cardiff?

Frequently asked questions about medical officer pay in Cardiff

How much does a medical officer earn in Cardiff?

The average salary for a medical officer in Cardiff is £27,225 per year, typically ranging from £21,780 per year to £34,650 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Cardiff a well-paid area for medical officers?

Cardiff tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for medical officers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire medical officers in Cardiff?

Live medical officer openings in Cardiff rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a medical officer in Cardiff increase their salary?

Medical Officers in Cardiff typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between medical officer pay in Cardiff and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Cardiff it's £27,225 per year — a discount of £275 per year versus the UK average.

Medical Officer jobs in Cardiff

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