Medical secretaries Salary in United Kingdom
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 37,000 employees
Typical salary range
£15,984 – £27,496
Middle 50% of earners (25th–75th percentile)
Median £22,553
10th percentile
£11,845
25th percentile
£15,984
Median
£22,553
Mean
£22,266
75th percentile
£27,496
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £11,845 |
| 25th percentile | £15,984 |
| Median | £22,553 |
| Mean | £22,266 |
| 75th percentile | £27,496 |
| 90th percentile | Not disclosed |
‘Not disclosed’ means ONS withheld this value because the sample was too small to publish without risking identification. See the ASHE methodology.
Pay by period
Weekly
£437
Mean £428
Hourly
£13.05
Mean £13.89
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £437 | £428 |
| Hourly | £13.05 | £13.89 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Sector pay context
Average weekly earnings in the Health and social work sector are £630/week. Earnings grew +5.1% over the past 12 months vs +2.9% nationally.
Source: ONS Average Weekly Earnings (EARN03), not seasonally adjusted · December 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
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