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Abdulazeez Abubakar
10 months ago
Overview
The monthly salary of a resident doctor (previously called junior doctor) in the UK NHS varies depending on their training stage, hours worked, and additional allowances. Based on the most recent data for 2024/25 in England, here’s a breakdown:
Foundation Year 1 (FY1): Basic annual salary is £36,616. After tax, National Insurance, and pension deductions, the monthly take-home pay is approximately £2,300–£2,500.
Foundation Year 2 (FY2): Basic annual salary is £42,008, with monthly take-home pay around £2,600–£2,900.
Specialty Training (ST1–ST8): Basic annual salary ranges from £49,909 to £70,425, depending on the training level (e.g., ST1 vs. ST8). Monthly take-home pay is typically £3,000–£4,200.
Additional Pay Elements
Resident doctors may earn more through:
Overtime: Pay for hours over 40 per week.
Night Shifts: 37% enhancement for hours between 9 PM and 7 AM.
Weekend Allowance: Varies based on frequency (e.g., 1 in 4 weekends).
On-Call Allowance: For availability outside regular hours.
London Weighting: Doctors in London receive an additional £5,125 (up to Core Trainee Year 2/Standard Trainee Year 2) or £4,613 (Core Trainee Year 3/Standard Trainee Year 3 onwards) annually.
For example, a resident doctor working a high-intensity rota (e.g., 48 hours/week with frequent nights/weekends) could see their monthly take-home pay increase by[b] £500–£1,000[/b], depending on their grade.
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/doctors/pay-doctors
