General Practitioner (GP) Salary Guide (2026)
Before you name a number, know the number. A general practitioner (gp) in the UK usually earns £28k–£44k starting out, £48k–£61k mid-career and £69k–£71k at senior level. Figures are UK full-time gross annual pay from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2025, occupation code 2211.
General Practitioner (GP) salary in the UK
Annual gross base pay in local currency (thousands). Treat them as a guide, not a promise: the same job title pays differently by company, by city and by what you can evidence.
- United Kingdom: entry £28k–£44k, mid £48k–£61k, senior £69k–£71k
How to use salary data in interviews
The pay question is the one people fluff, usually by answering it too fast and too low. Pick your band before the call. Aim at the mid-to-senior end when you can point to the impact behind it. Then say the figure out loud a few times, because it sounds very different in your mouth than it does in your head.
Frequently asked questions
What does a senior general practitioner (gp) earn in the UK?
Senior general practitioner (gp) roles in the UK usually pay £69k–£71k gross a year. Your total package can sit higher once bonus and equity are counted.
Do these figures include bonus and equity?
No. These are base salary bands only. What you actually take home can be a lot higher once bonus, commission and equity land, especially in tech, finance and sales.