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Medical Officer Salary in Durham

How much does a medical officer earn in Durham?

Average base salary in Durham

£26,125 per year

per year in Durham · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£26,125 per year£33,250 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 Durham is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for medical officers near Durham

Compare average medical officer pay in Durham and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage medical officer salaryJobs
Ealing£30,250 per yearView jobs
Durham This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
Dungiven£26,125 per yearView jobs
Dunoon£26,125 per yearView jobs
Dunstable£26,125 per yearView jobs
East Ayrshire£26,125 per yearView jobs
East Dunbartonshire£26,125 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about medical officer pay in Durham

How much does a medical officer earn in Durham?

The average salary for a medical officer in Durham is £26,125 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £33,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Durham a well-paid area for medical officers?

Durham tends to sit around 5% 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 Durham?

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

How can a medical officer in Durham increase their salary?

Medical Officers in Durham 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 Durham and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Durham it's £26,125 per year — a discount of £1,375 per year versus the UK average.

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