The role of a Radiologist in the UK is both vital and highly rewarding. As advancements in medical imaging and diagnostics drive the healthcare sector forward, the demand for skilled radiologists continues to grow. From renowned hospitals in London to diagnostic centres in Manchester and Edinburgh, employers are actively seeking experienced professionals, offering competitive salaries and exceptional opportunities for career advancement in this critical and innovative field.
Radiologist salary
Base pay £46K – £97K/yr
£67K/yr average base pay
The estimated salary for a Diagnostic Radiologist is £66,861 per year. This number represents the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The “Most Likely Range” represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
The “Most Likely Range” reflects values within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role. Glassdoor salaries are powered by our proprietary machine learning model, which utilises salaries collected from our users and the latest government data to make pay predictions.
What do Radiologist earn
How much does a Radiologist make in United Kingdom?
£80,161/yr
Radiologist Salary by Experience Level
| Entry-level | Average | Senior / Top |
| £46K | £67K | £97K |
Highest paying cities for Radiologist near United Kingdom
- Manchester £113,757 per year
38 salaries reported - Nottingham £101,565 per year
54 salaries reported - Cambridge £88,011 per year
28 salaries reported - London £83,538 per year
72 salaries reported - Bristol £82,313 per year
76 salaries reported - Liverpool £77,330 per year
43 salaries reported - Coventry £62,074 per year
32 salaries reported - Prescot £55,662 per year
12 salaries reported - Blackburn £39,748 per year
10 salaries reported
In the UK, this career path runs through advanced nurse practitioner training in anaesthesia rather than the standalone US-style CRNA route, so pay tracks NHS Agenda for Change bands (typically 7 to 8a) plus any private theatre sessions. Senior earners are almost always those combining an NHS base salary with locum or private anaesthesia support shifts. Years of critical care nursing experience before starting the advanced training is usually a prerequisite, which explains part of the entry-to-senior gap.
Curious about the technician side of this specialty? Our Radiology Technologist salary guide covers the role that works alongside radiologists day to day — or check your take-home pay with Debut’s Paycheck Calculator.
