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Surgeon Salary in United Kingdom

Surgeons perform operations to treat injuries, diseases, and deformities. The United Kingdom median is $406,967 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$406,967
per year
Monthly (national)
$33,869
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$406,967
Sheffield, England
Hourly (national)
$195.65
varies by city

Surgeon salary by city in United Kingdom

CityPer year
Sheffield, England$406,967
Liverpool, England$406,967
Cardiff, Wales$406,967
Leicester, England$406,967
Bradford, England$406,967
London, England$317,273
Edinburgh, Scotland$230,257
Bristol, England$219,548
Manchester, England$216,870
Birmingham, England$211,516
Glasgow, Scotland$198,128
Leeds, England$195,451

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a surgeon make in United Kingdom?
The national median surgeon salary in United Kingdom is about £304,000 per year (£25,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about £146,000 to £304,000.
Which United Kingdom city pays surgeons the most?
Sheffield, England pays the most at about £304,000 per year.
Which United Kingdom city pays surgeons the least?
Among cities we cover, Leeds, England is on the lower end at about £146,000 per year for a surgeon.
What is the typical salary range for a surgeon in United Kingdom?
Across United Kingdom cities we cover, surgeon pay commonly spans from about £103,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about £437,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many United Kingdom cities have surgeon salary data?
Pay by Role publishes surgeon pay for 12 cities in United Kingdom, all shown in GBP.
Is surgeon in demand in United Kingdom?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.