GP Salary After Tax (UK, 2026/27)
The median UK gp salary is £55,494 a year (ONS, 2025 provisional) — that's £42,744 after tax for 2026/27, about £3,562 a month.
GP take-home pay
Where the £55,494 median goes
Breakdown of £55,494 gross: Take-home pay £42,744, 77%; Income Tax £9,630, 17.4%; National Insurance £3,120, 5.6%.
- Take-home pay£42,744 · 77%
- Income Tax£9,630 · 17.4%
- National Insurance£3,120 · 5.6%
Full breakdown
| Gross salary (ONS median) | £55,494 |
| Taxable income | £55,494 |
| Personal allowance used | £12,570 |
| Income Tax | £9,630 |
| National Insurance | £3,120 |
| Total deductions | £12,750 |
| Take-home pay | £42,744 |
Median pay from ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), 2025 provisional results (published 2025-10-23), full-time UK employee jobs. Take-home figures are this calculator's own estimate for 2026/27, assuming a standard tax code, no pension contribution and no student loan.
Tax on the £55,494 gp median, band by band
Total tax on a £55,494 salary is £12,750 for 2026/27 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland — £9,630 of Income Tax plus £3,120 of National Insurance. That's an effective rate of 23%.
| Band | Income in band | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Allowance | £0 – £12,570 | 0% | £0.00 |
| Basic rate | £12,570 – £50,270 | 20% | £7,540.00 |
| Higher rate | £50,270 – £55,494 | 40% | £2,089.60 |
National Insurance on £55,494
| Band | Earnings in band | Rate | NI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the primary threshold | £12,570 | 0% | £0.00 |
| Main rate | £37,700 | 8% | £3,016.00 |
| Above the upper earnings limit | £5,224 | 2% | £104.48 |
Live in Scotland, have a pension or student loan? Use the full calculator to model your own figures — Scottish Income Tax bands differ from the rest of the UK.
How the gp salary compares
ONS classes this occupation as Generalist medical practitioners (SOC code 2211), covering around 51,000 full-time gp jobs in the UK. Its £55,494 median is above the UK-wide median full-time salary of £39,039 by £16,455 (42.2%).
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GP salary: frequently asked questions
What is the average gp salary in the UK?
The median gross annual pay for a full-time gp (ONS occupation code 2211, "Generalist medical practitioners") is £55,494, based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025 provisional results.
How much does a gp take home after tax?
On the median gp salary of £55,494, take-home pay is £42,744 a year (£3,562 a month) for 2026/27 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, after £9,630 of Income Tax and £3,120 of National Insurance.
Is a gp salary above the UK average?
Yes. The median gp salary of £55,494 is £16,455 (42.2%) above the UK-wide median full-time salary of £39,039.