Generalist medical practitioners vs Mechanical engineers Salary (2025)

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

Generalist medical practitioners earns £4,310 more per year (9% higher)
vs

Mechanical engineers

£49,999
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricGeneralist medical practitionersMechanical engineersDifference
Median Annual£54,309£49,999+£4,310
Mean Annual£55,113£53,850+£1,263
Monthly£4,526£4,167+£359
Weekly£1,044£962+£82
Hourly£26.11£24.04+£2.07

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileGeneralist medical practitionersMechanical engineers
10th (Entry)£27,008£31,219
25th£42,542£40,001
50th (Median)£54,309£49,999
75th£68,805£62,548
90th (Senior)£78,035£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Generalist medical practitioners or a Mechanical engineers?
A Generalist medical practitioners earns more. The median salary for a Generalist medical practitioners is £54,309, whilst a Mechanical engineers earns £49,999 — a difference of £4,310 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Generalist medical practitioners and a Mechanical engineers?
The difference is £4,310 per year. Generalist medical practitioners is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Generalist medical practitioners or a Mechanical engineers?
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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