Counsellors vs Medical Practitioners Salary (2025)

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

Medical Practitioners earns £42,318 more per year (149% higher)

Counsellors

£28,402
per year
vs

Medical Practitioners

£70,720
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCounsellorsMedical PractitionersDifference
Median Annual£28,402£70,720-£42,318
Mean Annual£28,062£80,274-£52,212
Monthly£2,367£5,893-£3,526
Weekly£546£1,360-£814
Hourly£13.65£34.00-£20.35

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCounsellorsMedical Practitioners
10th (Entry)£12,873£37,220
25th£19,249£51,611
50th (Median)£28,402£70,720
75th£34,590£98,599
90th (Senior)£0£136,670
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Counsellors or a Medical Practitioners?
A Medical Practitioners earns more. The median salary for a Counsellors is £28,402, whilst a Medical Practitioners earns £70,720 — a difference of £42,318 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Counsellors and a Medical Practitioners?
The difference is £42,318 per year. Medical Practitioners is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Counsellors 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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