Generalist medical practitioners vs Speech and language therapists Salary (2025)

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

Generalist medical practitioners earns £20,585 more per year (61% higher)
vs

Speech and language therapists

£33,724
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricGeneralist medical practitionersSpeech and language therapistsDifference
Median Annual£54,309£33,724+£20,585
Mean Annual£55,113£34,976+£20,137
Monthly£4,526£2,810+£1,716
Weekly£1,044£649+£395
Hourly£26.11£16.21+£9.90

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileGeneralist medical practitionersSpeech and language therapists
10th (Entry)£27,008£17,986
25th£42,542£27,692
50th (Median)£54,309£33,724
75th£68,805£43,268
90th (Senior)£78,035£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Generalist medical practitioners or a Speech and language therapists?
A Generalist medical practitioners earns more. The median salary for a Generalist medical practitioners is £54,309, whilst a Speech and language therapists earns £33,724 — a difference of £20,585 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Generalist medical practitioners and a Speech and language therapists?
The difference is £20,585 per year. Generalist medical practitioners is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Generalist medical practitioners or a Speech and language therapists?
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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