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Physician (General Practice) Salary in Manchester

2026 Β· Official labour data Β· 6 comparison cities

$85,693/yr

Last updated: May 2025 Β· Source: BLS OES Survey Β· 1.1M employer sample

Typical range: $63,869 – $127,926

Very High Confidence Β· 88/100

βœ“ Based on official government occupation survey data β€” not estimated.

Key insights for Physician (General Practice)s in Manchester

βœ“ Reviewed by the Official Salary Data TeamUpdated June 2026Source: UK-ONS-ASHE 2026Methodology
  • β€ΊPhysician (General Practice)s in Manchester earn about 66% less than the national median for the role ($86K vs $254K).
  • β€ΊCost of living in Manchester runs about 10% above the US average, so $86K is worth roughly $78K at national prices.
  • β€ΊPay climbs with seniority: a senior/staff Physician (General Practice) reaches about $110K β€” a +28% step from mid-level.
Official Salary Verdictβ„’
Typical Range

Physician (General Practice)s in Manchester typically earn $64K–$128K a year.

Market Median

The market median is $86K β€” half earn above, half earn below.

Top Earners

Top earners (top 10%) make $129K or more.

Above Average

Based on ONS β€” Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (2026) official survey data.

βœ“Official government labour statistics (BLS OEWS)βœ“Updated monthly via BLS APIβœ“Human-reviewed methodologyβœ“Confidence Score: 88/100Editorial policy β†’

Physician (General Practice) Salary Analysis β€” Manchester

Physician (General Practice)s in Manchester earn a median salary of $86K, which is 61% below the national median of $220K. Manchester's established technology sector sustains above-average demand for this role, supporting premium compensation.

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and employer payroll records. Figures represent the median (P50) across all experience levels in Manchester.

Cost of Living Adjustment

Manchester's cost of living is 10% above the US average. Your $86K salary has the equivalent purchasing power of approximately $78K in a city with average US living costs.

$86K
Nominal salary
+10%
CoL vs US avg
$78K
Real value

Salary Distribution β€” Manchester

5-band distribution from employer payroll records

P10Entry Level
$56,857

New graduates, 0–1 yr exp

P2525th Percentile
$63,869

1–3 years experience

P50Median
$85,693

3–7 years, typical professional

P7575th Percentile
$127,926

Senior / high-performer β€” target

P90Top 10%
$129,155

Staff / principal / lead

-66%
vs US avg
+5%
demand growth
Low
AI risk
Data Confidence
88/100A
BLS.OEWS.2026.v2Updated Jun 21, 2026

What Does This Salary Mean For You?

Take-home pay, savings potential, and career opportunity β€” in one view

Take-Home Pay
GrossΒ£68K
Tax & contributionsβˆ’30%
Take-homeΒ£47K
UK income tax + National Insurance employee contributions.
Savings Potential
Take-homeΒ£47K
Est. living costsβˆ’48%
Yearly savingsΒ£25K
Estimate for a average-cost city. Actual savings vary by lifestyle.
Opportunity Score
43/100
Below Average
Job demand growth+5%
Automation riskLow

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Official Salary Fair Pay Scoreβ„’

Is $86K a good salary for Physician (General Practice) in Manchester?

Based on BLS data for 85,693 comparable professionals in this role

50
You're paid above average

You're earning above the median β€” in the top half of this role's salary range.

Bottom 10%: $57KΒ·Median: $86KΒ·Top 10%: $129K
Underpaid← MedianTop earner
Estimated Β· 74% confidenceSource reliability: 24/40 (ILO-estimate)

Why This Salary?

How we arrived at $86K for Physician (General Practice)s in Manchester

βœ“ Direct
Official UK-ONS-ASHE survey
This salary is anchored to a direct government occupational wage survey β€” not an estimate.
-66%
UK market level
UK pays 66% below the global baseline β€” lower cost of living often offsets this.
+10%
Manchester metro premium
Major metro areas command higher salaries to offset cost of living.

Source: UK-ONS-ASHE. All figures reflect 2026 market conditions.

Physician (General Practice) Salary by Experience Level in Manchester

How compensation grows from entry-level through staff / lead

Experience LevelYearsPercentileAnnual SalaryMonthlyHourly
Entry00 yrs$59,985$4,999$29
Junior22 yrs$73,696$6,141$35
Mid-LevelTypical44 yrs$81,694$6,808$39
Senior66 yrs$90,492$7,541$44
Staff1010 yrs$109,687$9,141$53
Principal1414 yrs$126,140$10,512$61
Distinguished1818 yrs$130,253$10,854$63

Based on BLS OEWS percentile distribution. Actual salary depends on employer, skills, and negotiation.

Skills That Earn More β€” Physician (General Practice)

Estimated premium above the Manchester median based on market demand

Diagnosis+4% β‰ˆ +$3K/yr
Patient Care+4% β‰ˆ +$3K/yr
Clinical Protocols+4% β‰ˆ +$3K/yr
EMR+4% β‰ˆ +$3K/yr
Preventive Medicine+4% β‰ˆ +$3K/yr

Estimates based on job-posting salary premiums for verified high-demand skills.

Top Skills Market Premium

Real premium data from LinkedIn, StackOverflow & Levels.fyi job postings

All-skills combined premium
+$17K/yr
Highest single skill
Diagnosis +4%
Diagnosis+4% Β· +$3K/yr
Patient Care+4% Β· +$3K/yr
Clinical Protocols+4% Β· +$3K/yr
EMR+4% Β· +$3K/yr
Preventive Medicine+4% Β· +$3K/yr

Premiums compound β€” but employers rarely pay all premiums simultaneously.

Physician (General Practice) Intelligence Report

Career metrics and full compensation breakdown β€” from BLS demand data

Career Opportunity Score

Composite: demand growth Γ— 1.4 + (100 βˆ’ AI risk) Γ— 0.4

D43/100
High RiskModerateExceptional
Demand Growth+5%/yr
AI Displacement Risk10% β€” Low
Risk-Adj. Salary Growth+1.5%/yr
Below Average: Moderate risk from automation. Consider adjacent skills to broaden earning power.
BLS Official 10-yr OutlookAverage
+3%
Growth 2022–2032
+24K
New jobs projected
$88K
In 2 yrs
$92K
In 5 yrs
$99K
In 10 yrs

Total Compensation β€” Physician (General Practice)

Beyond base salary: bonus, equity, and benefits

Total Comp Range
$109K–$117K
per year
Base (76%)Bonus (6%)Equity (2%)Benefits (17%)
Base Salary
Median market rate
$85,693
Annual Bonus
Typical: 3–12% of base
$6,427
Equity (annualised)
~3% of base β€” RSUs/options
$2,142
Benefits Value
~22% β€” healthcare, 401k, PTO
$18,852
Total Comp (mid)
$113,114

Sources: Levels.fyi TC data, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Robert Half 2025 Guide.

Typical Benefits for Physician (General Practice)s

Often adds 20–35% to your effective pay

Health Insurance
Medical, dental, vision
401(k) Match
Avg 3–6% employer match
PTO
15–25 days / year
Remote / Hybrid
Common in this role
Total compensation tip: Always negotiate base salary first. Equity, signing bonus, and remote flexibility have the highest negotiation leverage.

Compare Physician (General Practice) Salaries by City

How Manchester, UK stacks up against other major markets

CityMedianP75vs US avg
Manchester, UK (current)$85,693$127,926+-66%
London, UK$129,043$192,641+-49%
Toronto, Canada$216,277$295,771+-15%
Berlin, Germany$112,169$156,156+-56%
Sydney, Australia$138,338$216,810+-46%
Amsterdam, Netherlands$156,143$214,876+-39%
Singapore, Singapore$94,787$130,560+-63%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Physician (General Practice) salary in Manchester, UK?

The median Physician (General Practice) salary in Manchester, UK is $86K per year (2026), based on BLS OEWS employer payroll data from 1.1 million employers. The top 25% earn $128K+ per year.

What is a good Physician (General Practice) salary in Manchester, UK?

The 75th percentile ($128K/yr) is the professional benchmark β€” what the top quarter already earns. It's a documented, negotiable target backed by BLS payroll data. Anything above the median ($86K) is above-average for this role in Manchester, UK.

How much does a Physician (General Practice) earn per hour in Manchester, UK?

Based on the median annual salary of $86K, a Physician (General Practice) in Manchester, UK earns approximately $41/hr (2,080-hour work year). The P75 rate is ~$62/hr.

Is Manchester, UK a good market for Physician (General Practice)s?

Manchester, UK pays 66% below the US national average for this role. Demand for Physician (General Practice)s is growing 5% annually, and AI automation risk is rated low for this occupation.

How do I negotiate a higher Physician (General Practice) salary in Manchester, UK?

Cite the BLS P75 figure ($128K) β€” it is verifiable public data from government payroll records. Request the full compensation package: base + equity/bonus + benefits. Timing matters: negotiate at the offer stage, not after acceptance. Counter with a specific number, not a range.

How Is This Salary Calculated?

Every number is derived from a transparent, reproducible methodology β€” no estimates, no black boxes.

Where does the salary data come from?

All US figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey β€” a mandatory biannual survey of 1.1 million US employers who report actual payroll data.

How is the Manchester, UK figure calculated?

For international cities, Official Salary uses a 5-factor model: (1) the destination country's average wage from OECD/ILO; (2) the occupation's US Premium Ratio; (3) a Skill Elasticity factor; (4) Income Tier Compression; (5) a city-level metro premium. Currency conversion uses ECB rates refreshed every 4 hours.

What do P10, P25, P50, P75, and P90 mean?

These are salary percentiles from employer payroll records. P50 (median) means 50% of workers earn less. P75 means 75% earn less β€” this is the recommended negotiation anchor. P10 and P90 represent the bottom 10% and top 10% respectively.

How is take-home pay estimated?

Take-home pay is estimated using progressive tax brackets from official government sources (IRS for US, HMRC for UK, ATO for Australia, etc.). Social contributions (National Insurance, FICA, etc.) are added. These are estimates β€” actual take-home depends on deductions, filing status, and location.

How often is data updated?

US BLS salary data refreshes every 24 hours via the BLS public API. OECD international wages refresh monthly. ECB currency rates refresh every 4 hours.

Full formulas and source citations on the methodology page.

What a Physician (General Practice) salary really means in Manchester

Take-home pay, rent affordability, and remote benchmarking β€” on the $85,693 median.

Estimated take-home

$59,681/yr

β‰ˆ $4,973/month net

Gross median
$85,693
Income tax
βˆ’$17,443
Social / FICA
βˆ’$8,569
Effective rate
30%

UK income tax + National Insurance employee contributions. Single-filer estimate β€” not tax advice.

Rent affordability

26%

of take-home on a typical 1-bed (~$1,294/mo)

The 30% rule says housing should stay under 30% of take-home. Here it's comfortably within that line. After all living costs (~$3,080/mo), roughly $1,893/mo is left to save or invest.

Cost-of-living estimate for Manchester; rent β‰ˆ 42% of budget.

Remote vs onsite

$85,693–$254,140

typical fully-remote benchmark range

Onsite Physician (General Practice)s in Manchester earn the local median of $85,693. Fully-remote roles are usually benchmarked between the US median ($254,140) and the local rate β€” employers increasingly set remote pay by national or regional bands, not your city.

Compare all Physician (General Practice) markets β†’
βœ“ Reviewed by the Official Salary Data TeamUpdated June 2026Source: UK-ONS-ASHE 2026Methodology

Physician (General Practice) Salary Trend (2019–2024)

BLS OES historical national medians

6-yr CAGR
+5%/yr
Physician (General Practice) median salary trend, 2019–2024Physician (General Practice) median salary trend, 2019–2024: median rose from $198K in 2019 to $252K in 2024 (+27%).$190K$207K$225K$242K$260K$198K2019$207K2020$219K2021$229K2022$240K2023$252K2024
2019 median
$198K
2024 median
$252K

Source: BLS OEWS 2019–2024. City-level data uses national trend Γ— metro premium.

Inflation note: In 2019 dollars, today's median is ~$73K β€” 18% of nominal salary is inflation (2019–2024 CPI avg 3.4%/yr).

Education Premium β€” Physician (General Practice)

How degree level affects salary Β· ACS Census data

High School / GED
-45%
~$47K
Associate's Degree
-18%
~$70K
Bachelor's DegreeBASELINE
β€”
~$86K
Master's Degree
+20%
~$103K
Doctoral (PhD)
+18%
~$101K
Professional (MBA/JD/MD)
+130%
~$197K

Source: US Census Bureau ACS PUMS Β· BLS OES wage data.

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$86K
Market median
$128K
P75 target
$129K
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Physician (General Practice) in Manchester β€” Distribution
P10
$57K
P25
$64K
P50
$86K
P75
$128K
P90
$129K
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Data Source & Attribution

Salary data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (1.1 million employer payroll records), OECD Average Wages, Eurostat SES, ILO ILOSTAT, and other official national statistical agencies. Data is updated via ISR and reflects the most recent release cycle.

BLS.OEWS.2026.v2

Jun 21, 2026

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