Podiatrists: average salary and pay in the UK
Full-time podiatrists in the UK earned a median £47,699 in the year to 5 April 2025, according to the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE): 22% more than the £39,039 median for all full-time jobs.
What the figures show
That ranks 71st of 382 occupations on this measure.
Median full-time pay: women £47,378 a year, men £46,138 a year.
Since 2021 the median has risen 49.1% (from £32,001), faster than the 25.0% for all jobs.
The Annual Population Survey counts 16,200 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | – | – | – | – | – | £21.85 |
| 30th percentile | – | – | – | – | £535.30* | £22.99 |
| 40th percentile | – | – | – | £34,588* | £594.80* | £22.99 |
| Median (50th percentile) | £47,699 | £876.90 | £23.44 | £35,920* | £675.30* | £23.54 |
| 60th percentile | – | – | – | £41,203* | £765.60* | £26.08 |
| 70th percentile | – | – | – | – | – | £27.01* |
| Mean | £51,468 | £926.40 | £25.13 | £39,114 | £748.40 | £26.60 |
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 | £32,001 | £651.50 | £17.36 | – | £628.40* | – |
| 2022 revised | – | – | – | £30,654* | £622.40* | – |
| 2023 revised | £40,295 | £777.90 | £20.78 | £31,591* | £643.20* | 7* |
| 2024 revised | £44,150 | £798.50 | £21.73 | £35,653* | £611.50* | 7* |
| 2025 provisional | £47,699 | £876.90 | £23.44 | £35,920* | £675.30* | 7* |
Podiatrists by region
UK: 16,200 (± 4,900), April 2025 to March 2026.
Annual Population Survey (Nomis)
What podiatrists do
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. (ONS SOC 2020, 2256)
Also covers: chiropodist, foot health practitioner (qualified), podiatrist and foot health professional (qualified).
- Examines patient’s feet to determine the nature and extent of disorder
- Provides vascular and neurological assessment for the long-term management of chronic disorders and high-risk patients
- Administers local anaesthetic where appropriate
- Treats conditions of the skin, nails and soft tissues of feet by minor surgery, massage and heat treatment, padding and strapping or drugs
- Prescribes, makes and fits pads and other orthotic appliances to correct and/or protect foot disorders
- Those with advanced training may carry out minor surgery on the feet
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.
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ASHE Table 14: 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 · coding index · notes · 15 October 2026