Clinical psychologists vs Generalist medical practitioners Salary (2025)

How do Clinical psychologists and Generalist medical practitioners salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Generalist medical practitioners earns £6,909 more per year (15% higher)

Clinical psychologists

£47,400
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricClinical psychologistsGeneralist medical practitionersDifference
Median Annual£47,400£54,309-£6,909
Mean Annual£50,354£55,113-£4,759
Monthly£3,950£4,526-£576
Weekly£912£1,044-£132
Hourly£22.79£26.11-£3.32

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileClinical psychologistsGeneralist medical practitioners
10th (Entry)£32,748£27,008
25th£37,340£42,542
50th (Median)£47,400£54,309
75th£60,826£68,805
90th (Senior)£0£78,035
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Clinical psychologists or a Generalist medical practitioners?
A Generalist medical practitioners earns more. The median salary for a Clinical psychologists is £47,400, whilst a Generalist medical practitioners earns £54,309 — a difference of £6,909 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Clinical psychologists and a Generalist medical practitioners?
The difference is £6,909 per year. Generalist medical practitioners is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Clinical psychologists or a Generalist medical practitioners?
From a salary perspective, Generalist 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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