Junior Doctor salary in the UK
The average Junior Doctor salary in the UK is £35,000 per year (£2,393/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £17.95/hr).
≈ £1,973 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £14.36/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Junior Doctor in the UK (0–2 years experience).
≈ £2,393 / month after tax
Hourly: £17.95/hr • Daily: £135/day
Market median for an established Junior Doctor in the UK (2–5 years experience).
≈ £3,023 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £23.33/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Junior Doctor specialists in the UK (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in the UK
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Junior Doctor earning £35,000 takes home £2,393 net per month (or £552/week).
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Live Junior Doctor jobs in the UK
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Junior Block Property Manager
£30,000Sammons Group • Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4QH
Junior Merchandiser, Home
£58,875John Lewis & Partners • Pimlico, South West London, SW1V 2QQ
Junior Android Developer
£45,000Experis UK • Waterloo, South East London, SE1 8SQ
Junior Investment Operations Analyst
£40,000Pension Protection Fund • Beddington, Croydon, CR0 2NA
Frequently asked questions about Junior Doctor pay in the UK
How much does a Junior Doctor earn in the UK in 2026/27?
The average Junior Doctor salary in the UK is £35,000 per year (or £17.95 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Junior Doctor roles start around £28,000 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £45,500 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Junior Doctor in the UK after UK tax?
On a median Junior Doctor salary of £35,000 in the UK, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,393 per month (approx. £552 per week) after deducting 2026/27 UK Income Tax and Class 1 National Insurance under the standard 1257L tax code.
What is the typical hourly and daily rate for a Junior Doctor in the UK?
A mid-level Junior Doctor in the UK earns an equivalent hourly rate of £17.95/hr (ranging from £14.36/hr for junior roles to £23.33/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £135 per day.
Is a Junior Doctor salary enough to live comfortably in the UK?
With a net monthly income of £2,393 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,150 per month in the UK, housing takes approximately 48% of a Junior Doctor's take-home pay — leaving £1,243 per month in disposable income.