Generalist medical practitioners vs Social workers Salary (2025)

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

Generalist medical practitioners earns £11,600 more per year (27% higher)
vs

Social workers

£42,709
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricGeneralist medical practitionersSocial workersDifference
Median Annual£54,309£42,709+£11,600
Mean Annual£55,113£41,994+£13,119
Monthly£4,526£3,559+£967
Weekly£1,044£821+£223
Hourly£26.11£20.53+£5.58

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileGeneralist medical practitionersSocial workers
10th (Entry)£27,008£25,798
25th£42,542£36,474
50th (Median)£54,309£42,709
75th£68,805£48,804
90th (Senior)£78,035£53,902
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Generalist medical practitioners or a Social workers?
A Generalist medical practitioners earns more. The median salary for a Generalist medical practitioners is £54,309, whilst a Social workers earns £42,709 — a difference of £11,600 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Generalist medical practitioners and a Social workers?
The difference is £11,600 per year. Generalist medical practitioners is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Generalist medical practitioners or a Social workers?
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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