Care workers and home carers vs Medical Practitioners Salary (2025)

How do Care workers and home carers and Medical Practitioners salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Medical Practitioners earns £46,842 more per year (196% higher)

Care workers and home carers

£23,878
per year
vs

Medical Practitioners

£70,720
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCare workers and home carersMedical PractitionersDifference
Median Annual£23,878£70,720-£46,842
Mean Annual£23,742£80,274-£56,532
Monthly£1,990£5,893-£3,903
Weekly£459£1,360-£901
Hourly£11.48£34.00-£22.52

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCare workers and home carersMedical Practitioners
10th (Entry)£7,879£37,220
25th£14,642£51,611
50th (Median)£23,878£70,720
75th£31,209£98,599
90th (Senior)£38,874£136,670
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Care workers and home carers or a Medical Practitioners?
A Medical Practitioners earns more. The median salary for a Care workers and home carers is £23,878, whilst a Medical Practitioners earns £70,720 — a difference of £46,842 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Care workers and home carers and a Medical Practitioners?
The difference is £46,842 per year. Medical Practitioners is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Care workers and home carers or a Medical Practitioners?
From a salary perspective, Medical Practitioners offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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