Nursing auxiliaries and assistants vs Specialist medical practitioners Salary (2025)

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

Specialist medical practitioners earns £58,389 more per year (227% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricNursing auxiliaries and assistantsSpecialist medical practitionersDifference
Median Annual£25,683£84,072-£58,389
Mean Annual£25,500£93,731-£68,231
Monthly£2,140£7,006-£4,866
Weekly£494£1,617-£1,123
Hourly£12.35£40.42-£28.07

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNursing auxiliaries and assistantsSpecialist medical practitioners
10th (Entry)£10,504£46,393
25th£17,626£62,997
50th (Median)£25,683£84,072
75th£31,736£117,535
90th (Senior)£38,691£149,245
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Nursing auxiliaries and assistants or a Specialist medical practitioners?
A Specialist medical practitioners earns more. The median salary for a Nursing auxiliaries and assistants is £25,683, whilst a Specialist medical practitioners earns £84,072 — a difference of £58,389 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Nursing auxiliaries and assistants and a Specialist medical practitioners?
The difference is £58,389 per year. Specialist medical practitioners is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Nursing auxiliaries and assistants or a Specialist medical practitioners?
From a salary perspective, Specialist 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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