Podiatrists roles in the UK earn a median of £48,000 per year, equivalent to £23.56 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 7.7% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £44,500 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £56,000 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £47,699/yr (1% above our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£48,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£23.56
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+7.7%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£39,500 – £58,000
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Podiatrists across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £56,000 |
| South East | £50,000 |
| East | £48,500 |
| Scotland | £48,000 |
| South West | £46,000 |
| North West | £45,500 |
| East Midlands | £45,500 |
| West Midlands | £45,500 |
| Wales | £45,000 |
| North East | £45,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £44,500 |
| UK | £48,000 |
Annual pay grew by +7.7% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Podiatrists.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Podiatrists in the UK is £48,000 per year (about £23.56 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Podiatrists earn between £39,500 and £58,000 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Podiatrists pay rose by 7.7% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Podiatrists is in London, at £56,000 per year.
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Podiatrists (formerly known as chiropodists) diagnose and treat ailments and abnormalities of the human foot and lower limb, deal with minor infections, injuries and deformities, and conditions resulting from other major health disorders such as diabetes.
Entry requires a degree in podiatry approved by the Health Professions Council and registration with and membership of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists. Degree courses combine theoretical and practical training. Qualified podiatrists must undertake 30 hours of Continuing Professional Development each year.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.