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Medical Officer Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne

How much does a medical officer earn in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Average base salary in Newcastle upon Tyne

£26,400 per year

per year in Newcastle upon Tyne · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,120 per year£26,400 per year£33,600 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 Newcastle upon Tyne is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for medical officers near Newcastle upon Tyne

Compare average medical officer pay in Newcastle upon Tyne and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage medical officer salaryJobs
Newcastle upon Tyne This location£26,400 per yearView jobs
Gateshead£26,125 per yearView jobs
Sunderland£26,125 per yearView jobs
Durham£26,125 per yearView jobs
Middlesbrough£26,125 per yearView jobs
Newcastle£25,850 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Medical Officer get paid in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Frequently asked questions about medical officer pay in Newcastle upon Tyne

How much does a medical officer earn in Newcastle upon Tyne?

The average salary for a medical officer in Newcastle upon Tyne is £26,400 per year, typically ranging from £21,120 per year to £33,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Newcastle upon Tyne a well-paid area for medical officers?

Newcastle upon Tyne tends to sit around 4% 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 Newcastle upon Tyne?

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

How can a medical officer in Newcastle upon Tyne increase their salary?

Medical Officers in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Newcastle upon Tyne it's £26,400 per year — a discount of £1,100 per year versus the UK average.

Medical Officer jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne

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