Veterinarian salary UK
45,362 GBP
Median gross annual pay · 2025 · ONS ASHE · 2240
Half of all veterinarians in the UK earn more than 45,362 GBP a year, half earn less.
Rank by pay72of 398 occupations
| Measure | All | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | 45,362 GBP | — | 45,288 GBP |
| Mean | 44,900 GBP | — | — |
About the figure
Occupation code 2240 in SOC 2020, the UK occupation classification. Covers all employee jobs. Published by the Office for National Statistics, not estimated by us. The figure is gross annual pay, not monthly.
Occupations that pay about the same
- Architects 45,625 GBP
- Construction project managers and related professionals 45,613 GBP
- Chartered and certified accountants 45,538 GBP
- Biochemists and biomedical scientists 45,269 GBP
- Rail travel assistants 45,240 GBP
- Financial accounts managers 45,162 GBP
Source: ONS, Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, Table 14. Figures are for 2025; snapshot taken 2026-08-15. www.ons.gov.uk