Medical radiographers roles in the UK earn a median of £47,000 per year, equivalent to £23.97 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 5.7% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £40,500 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £55,000 in East. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £48,439/yr (3% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£47,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£23.97
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+5.7%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£39,000 – £54,500
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Medical radiographers across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| East | £55,000 |
| South West | £50,500 |
| Scotland | £49,000 |
| North West | £49,000 |
| North East | £48,000 |
| London | £48,000 |
| Wales | £46,000 |
| South East | £45,000 |
| West Midlands | £43,500 |
| East Midlands | £41,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £40,500 |
| UK | £47,000 |
Annual pay grew by +5.7% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Medical radiographers.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Medical radiographers in the UK is £47,000 per year (about £23.97 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Medical radiographers earn between £39,000 and £54,500 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Medical radiographers pay rose by 5.7% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Medical radiographers is in East, at £55,000 per year.
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Medical (diagnostic) radiographers operate x-ray machines, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging and other imaging devices for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, assist in the diagnosis of injuries and diseases and are involved in intervention procedures such as the removal of kidney stones. They operate under the supervision of senior staff. Therapeutic radiographers specialise in the planning and administration of radiotherapy treatment for patients with cancer.
Entrants for medical radiography possess a degree in radiography recognised by the Health Professions Council (HPC). Those with a relevant first degree may qualify by completing a pre-registration postgraduate diploma or a Masters qualification. Post-qualifying courses are available for specialist areas.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.