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Medical Officer Salary in London

How much does a medical officer earn in London?

Average base salary in London

£31,625 per year

per year in London · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£25,300 per year£31,625 per year£40,250 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 London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for medical officers near London

Compare average medical officer pay in London and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage medical officer salaryJobs
Inner London£32,450 per yearView jobs
City of London£32,450 per yearView jobs
Westminster£32,450 per yearView jobs
Camden£32,450 per yearView jobs
London This location£31,625 per yearView jobs
Outer London£30,250 per yearView jobs
London Fringe£28,875 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about medical officer pay in London

How much does a medical officer earn in London?

The average salary for a medical officer in London is £31,625 per year, typically ranging from £25,300 per year to £40,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is London a well-paid area for medical officers?

London pays medical officers around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which schools and agencies hire medical officers in London?

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

How can a medical officer in London increase their salary?

Medical Officers in London typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

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

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In London it's £31,625 per year — a premium of £4,125 per year versus the UK average.

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