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Medical Officer Salary in Scotland

How much does a medical officer earn in Scotland?

Average base salary in Scotland

£25,850 per year

per year in Scotland · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,680 per year£25,850 per year£32,900 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 Scotland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for medical officers near Scotland

Compare average medical officer pay in Scotland and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage medical officer salaryJobs
Sandbach£26,125 per yearView jobs
Sandown£26,125 per yearView jobs
Scarborough£26,125 per yearView jobs
Scunthorpe£26,125 per yearView jobs
Seaford£26,125 per yearView jobs
Scotland This location£25,850 per yearView jobs
Scottish Borders£25,850 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about medical officer pay in Scotland

How much does a medical officer earn in Scotland?

The average salary for a medical officer in Scotland is £25,850 per year, typically ranging from £20,680 per year to £32,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Scotland a well-paid area for medical officers?

Scotland tends to sit around 6% 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 Scotland?

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

How can a medical officer in Scotland increase their salary?

Medical Officers in Scotland 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 Scotland and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Scotland it's £25,850 per year — a discount of £1,650 per year versus the UK average.

Medical Officer jobs in Scotland

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