Salaried GP Salary

£78,699 – £118,759
2026/27 — BMA Model Contract, full-time (9 sessions per week)
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2026/27 BMA Salaried GP Model Range (England)

PointAnnual (FT 9 sessions/wk)Per session
Minimum£78,699£8,744.33
Maximum£118,759£13,195.44

The BMA model is a recommended range, not a fixed scale — actual salaries are negotiated locally with the practice. Part-time salaries are pro-rated by sessions (9 sessions/week = full-time).

About salaried GP pay

Salaried GPs are employees of a GP practice rather than partners. They work on a contract within the BMA Model Salaried GP Contract framework, which sets minimum and maximum salary ranges for full-time working (9 sessions per week).

A 'session' is a 4 hour 10 minute period of clinical work. Most salaried GPs work between 4 and 9 sessions per week, with salary pro-rated accordingly — e.g. 7 sessions ≈ 7/9 of the full-time salary.

Salaried GPs are members of the NHS Pension Scheme (2015 CARE section in most cases), with contributions tiered by pensionable pay.

This is different from a GP partner, who receives a share of practice profits rather than a salary. Partner income is variable and depends on the practice's accounts — the calculator does not currently cover GP partners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a salaried GP salary?
Salaried GPs are employed by a GP practice and paid a salary within the BMA model contract range. The range covers full-time (9 sessions per week), with pro-rata reductions for part-time work.
How are GP sessions counted?
A 'session' is 4 hours 10 minutes of clinical work. Nine sessions per week is full-time on the BMA model contract. Salary pro-rates based on sessions worked.
What's the difference between a salaried GP and a partner?
A salaried GP is an employee paid a fixed salary. A GP partner is a co-owner who receives a share of practice profits after expenses. Partner income is variable.
Is salaried GP pay pensionable?
Yes. Salaried GPs are members of the NHS Pension Scheme (2015 CARE section). Contributions are tiered by pensionable pay.
What do UK GPs earn overall — including partners and locums?
It depends on the working model. Salaried GPs earn within the BMA range (£78,699–£118,759 full-time in England for 2026/27). GP partners draw a share of practice profits — commonly higher than the salaried range but variable and carrying business risk. Locum GPs charge sessional or hourly rates set by the market. This page and the calculator cover the salaried model, which is the only one with a published national range.

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