Medical radiographers: average salary and pay in the UK
Full-time medical radiographers in the UK earned a median £48,439 in the year to 5 April 2025, according to the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE): 24% more than the £39,039 median for all full-time jobs.
What the figures show
That ranks 66th of 382 occupations on this measure.
The middle half of full-time jobs paid between £39,854 and £54,805.
Median full-time pay: women £45,716 a year, men £53,752 a year.
About 72% of the roughly 54,000 employee jobs are full-time.
Since 2021 it has risen 19.1%, from £40,663, slower than the 25.0% for all jobs.
The Annual Population Survey counts 44,200 people in this line of work across the UK.
Pay distribution, 2025 provisional
| Gross pay | Full-time, annual | Full-time, weekly | Full-time, hourly | All, annual | All, weekly | All, hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £33,990 | £660.10 | £17.64 | £26,085* | £521.70 | £17.89 |
| 20th percentile | £38,423 | £715.60 | £19.10 | £32,410 | £646.80 | £19.65 |
| 25th percentile | £39,854 | £755.70 | £19.92 | £34,077 | £662.20 | £20.36 |
| 30th percentile | £41,899 | £769.00 | £20.52 | £35,735 | £689.40 | £21.23 |
| 40th percentile | £44,987 | £861.70 | £22.99 | £39,580 | £757.00 | £23.32 |
| Median (50th percentile) | £48,439 | £930.00 | £24.68 | £44,324 | £817.30 | £24.83 |
| 60th percentile | £51,314 | £984.40 | £25.97 | £47,932 | £920.20 | £26.27 |
| 70th percentile | £53,600 | £1,030.10 | £27.06 | £51,309 | £986.40 | £27.30 |
| 75th percentile | £54,805 | £1,060.60 | £27.52 | £53,019 | £1,017.30 | £27.84 |
| 80th percentile | £55,475 | £1,087.10 | £28.36 | £54,695 | £1,040.30 | £28.82 |
| Mean | £48,354 | £936.60 | £24.50 | £43,386 | £843.80 | £24.97 |
Pay since 2021
| ASHE year | Full-time, annual median | Full-time, weekly median | Full-time, hourly median | All, annual median | All, weekly median | Jobs (thousands, indicative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 revised | £40,663 | £848.30 | £20.33 | £36,536 | £740.20 | 31 |
| 2022 revised | £42,851 | £818.30 | £21.55 | £38,483 | £748.00 | 38 |
| 2023 revised | £44,326 | £877.30 | £23.03 | £40,595 | £799.70 | 43 |
| 2024 revised | £45,299 | £851.00 | £22.37 | £40,507 | £798.00 | 50 |
| 2025 provisional | £48,439 | £930.00 | £24.68 | £44,324 | £817.30 | 54 |
Medical radiographers by region
UK: 44,200 (± 8,200), April 2025 to March 2026.
Annual Population Survey (Nomis)
What medical radiographers do
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. (ONS SOC 2020, 2254)
Also covers: medical photographer, nuclear medicine practitioner, radiographer, sonographer, therapeutic radiographer, vascular technologist, clinical photographer, CT radiographer, diagnostic radiographer, medical radiographer, MRI radiographer, radiographer (diagnostic), superintendent radiographer, therapy radiographer, X-ray operator, advanced practitioner (radiology), advanced practitioner radiographer and advanced practitioner sonographer (22 titles in the ONS coding index).
- Uses a range of imaging devices for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
- Assesses patients and interprets clinical requirements to determine appropriate radiographic treatments
- Verifies identity of patient and ensures that necessary preparations have been made for the examination/treatment
- Decides length and intensity of exposure or strength of dosage of isotope
- Positions patient and operates x-ray, scanning or fluoroscopic equipment
- Maintains records of all radiographic/therapeutic work undertaken
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.
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ASHE Table 14: 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 · coding index · notes · 15 October 2026