Veterinarian Salary in United Kingdom
Veterinarians diagnose and treat the health conditions of animals. The United Kingdom median is $161,983 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$161,983
per year
Monthly (national)
$13,521
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$161,983
Sheffield, England
Hourly (national)
$77.87
varies by city
Veterinarian salary by city in United Kingdom
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield, England | $161,983 | $13,521 | 0% |
| Liverpool, England | $161,983 | $13,521 | 0% |
| Cardiff, Wales | $161,983 | $13,521 | 0% |
| Leicester, England | $161,983 | $13,521 | 0% |
| Bradford, England | $161,983 | $13,521 | 0% |
| London, England | $127,043 | $10,576 | -22% |
| Edinburgh, Scotland | $90,764 | $7,631 | -44% |
| Bristol, England | $84,338 | $7,095 | -48% |
| Manchester, England | $82,063 | $6,827 | -49% |
| Birmingham, England | $78,716 | $6,560 | -51% |
| Leeds, England | $78,314 | $6,560 | -52% |
| Glasgow, Scotland | $77,913 | $6,560 | -52% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a veterinarian make in United Kingdom?
- The national median veterinarian salary in United Kingdom is about £121,000 per year (£10,100 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about £58,200 to £121,000.
- Which United Kingdom city pays veterinarians the most?
- Sheffield, England pays the most at about £121,000 per year.
- Which United Kingdom city pays veterinarians the least?
- Among cities we cover, Glasgow, Scotland is on the lower end at about £58,200 per year for a veterinarian.
- What is the typical salary range for a veterinarian in United Kingdom?
- Across United Kingdom cities we cover, veterinarian pay commonly spans from about £41,200 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about £164,900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many United Kingdom cities have veterinarian salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes veterinarian pay for 12 cities in United Kingdom, all shown in GBP.
- Is veterinarian in demand in United Kingdom?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +19% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.