Medical radiographers roles in the UK earn a median of £48,000 per year, equivalent to £24.49 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 5.8% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £40,500 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £50,500 in South West. Pay has risen over the past 4 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £48,439/yr (1% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£48,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£24.49
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+5.8%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£40,500 – £57,000
25th – 75th percentile
UK Employment (2024)
~45,000
estimated employees
58 of 180 areas not disclosed by ONS
Employment Change
2021–2024
2021: ~42,000 → 2024: ~45,000
Market Signal
Specialist demandPay is rising while employment is falling — specialist skills are in high demand.
Employment figures from ONS Annual Population Survey (APS). Counts are estimates; suppressed cells (small samples) are excluded from totals.
Annual pay for Medical radiographers across UK regions. The bar shows the typical pay range (25th–75th percentile); the diamond marks the median.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
Annual pay grew by +5.8% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot. Shaded band shows 25th–75th percentile range.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Medical radiographers.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
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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.