Generalist medical practitioners vs Specialist nurses Salary (2025)

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

Generalist medical practitioners earns £12,935 more per year (31% higher)
vs

Specialist nurses

£41,374
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricGeneralist medical practitionersSpecialist nursesDifference
Median Annual£54,309£41,374+£12,935
Mean Annual£55,113£41,118+£13,995
Monthly£4,526£3,448+£1,078
Weekly£1,044£796+£248
Hourly£26.11£19.89+£6.22

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileGeneralist medical practitionersSpecialist nurses
10th (Entry)£27,008£22,970
25th£42,542£32,686
50th (Median)£54,309£41,374
75th£68,805£49,195
90th (Senior)£78,035£56,751
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Generalist medical practitioners or a Specialist nurses?
A Generalist medical practitioners earns more. The median salary for a Generalist medical practitioners is £54,309, whilst a Specialist nurses earns £41,374 — a difference of £12,935 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Generalist medical practitioners and a Specialist nurses?
The difference is £12,935 per year. Generalist medical practitioners is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Generalist medical practitioners or a Specialist nurses?
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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