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Medical Officer Salary in Southampton

How much does a medical officer earn in Southampton?

Average base salary in Southampton

£26,400 per year

per year in Southampton · 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 Southampton is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for medical officers near Southampton

Compare average medical officer pay in Southampton and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage medical officer salaryJobs
Southwark£32,450 per yearView jobs
Southampton This location£26,400 per yearView jobs
South West England£26,400 per yearView jobs
South Yorkshire£26,400 per yearView jobs
South Shields£26,125 per yearView jobs
Southend-on-Sea£26,125 per yearView jobs
Southport£26,125 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about medical officer pay in Southampton

How much does a medical officer earn in Southampton?

The average salary for a medical officer in Southampton 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 Southampton a well-paid area for medical officers?

Southampton 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 Southampton?

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

How can a medical officer in Southampton increase their salary?

Medical Officers in Southampton 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 Southampton and nationally?

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

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