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Medical Officer Salary in Wales

How much does a medical officer earn in Wales?

Average base salary in Wales

£25,850 per year

per year in Wales · 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 Wales is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for medical officers near Wales

Compare average medical officer pay in Wales and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage medical officer salaryJobs
Uxbridge£26,125 per yearView jobs
Vale of Glamorgan£26,125 per yearView jobs
Wakefield£26,125 per yearView jobs
Wallasey£26,125 per yearView jobs
Wallingford£26,125 per yearView jobs
Walsall£26,125 per yearView jobs
Wales This location£25,850 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about medical officer pay in Wales

How much does a medical officer earn in Wales?

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

Wales 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 Wales?

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

How can a medical officer in Wales increase their salary?

Medical Officers in Wales 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 Wales and nationally?

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

Medical Officer jobs in Wales

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