Radiographer Salary UK (2026)
The UK median Radiographer salary is £40,000 per year. Entry-level: £28,500 · Senior: £58,000. Also known as: Diagnostic Radiographer, Therapeutic Radiographer, MRI Radiographer.
UK-wide salary distribution
Radiographer hiring market in the UK
Demand for Radiographers in the UK has been steady — neither contracting nor expanding sharply — with employer hiring tracking broadly in line with replacement need. The highest-paying UK city on this site for the role is London at £51,200 median, which is roughly what a competent mid-level practitioner can expect to earn there with three to five years of experience.
Pay progression for a Radiographer in the UK is rarely linear. Most of the gain happens at three points: the move from entry-level to mid (typically in years 2–3), the move into senior or principal positions (years 6–8), and — for those who pursue it — a lateral jump into management, consulting or independent contracting. Sitting in the same role waiting for inflationary increases is by some distance the slowest path; changing employer every three to four years remains the dominant pay-rise mechanism in the UK labour market.
Radiographer salary by UK city
| City | Lower quartile | Median | Upper quartile | vs UK avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | £40,960 | £51,200 | £64,000 | +28% |
| Cambridge | £36,800 | £46,000 | £57,500 | +15% |
| Oxford | £36,160 | £45,200 | £56,500 | +13% |
| Reading | £35,840 | £44,800 | £56,000 | +12% |
| Edinburgh | £34,560 | £43,200 | £54,000 | +8% |
| Bristol | £33,920 | £42,400 | £53,000 | +6% |
| Brighton | £33,600 | £42,000 | £52,500 | +5% |
| Milton Keynes | £33,600 | £42,000 | £52,500 | +5% |
| Aberdeen | £33,280 | £41,600 | £52,000 | +4% |
| Southampton | £33,280 | £41,600 | £52,000 | +4% |
| Manchester | £32,640 | £40,800 | £51,000 | +2% |
| Leeds | £32,000 | £40,000 | £50,000 | +0% |
| Birmingham | £31,360 | £39,200 | £49,000 | -2% |
| Glasgow | £31,040 | £38,800 | £48,500 | -3% |
| Cardiff | £30,400 | £38,000 | £47,500 | -5% |
| Nottingham | £30,080 | £37,600 | £47,000 | -6% |
| Liverpool | £29,760 | £37,200 | £46,500 | -7% |
| Sheffield | £29,760 | £37,200 | £46,500 | -7% |
| Newcastle | £29,440 | £36,800 | £46,000 | -8% |
| Belfast | £28,800 | £36,000 | £45,000 | -10% |
Take-home pay calculator · 2024/25
Radiographer
£30,880/yr · £594/wk · effective rate 22.8%
| Gross salary | £40,000 |
| Pension (5%) | −£2,000 |
| Income tax | −£5,086 |
| National Insurance | −£2,034 |
| Net take-home | £30,880 |
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Core skills for Radiographers
- MRI
- CT
- X-ray
- Patient care
- HCPC registration
Frequently asked questions
What is the average Radiographer salary in the UK?
The average UK Radiographer salary is £40,000 per year (ONS 2025). The lower quartile is £32,000 and the upper quartile is £50,000.
Where do Radiographers earn the most in the UK?
Radiographers earn most in London (£51,200 median), followed by Cambridge (£46,000) and Oxford (£45,200). See the full city table above.
What qualifications does a Radiographer need?
Core skills and qualifications for Radiographers include: MRI, CT, X-ray, Patient care, HCPC registration. Entry-level roles start at around £28,500; senior positions reach £58,000+.
Is Radiographer a good career in the UK?
The career outlook for Radiographers is medium. Salaries have grown broadly in line with wage inflation, with experienced professionals in high-cost cities (London, Cambridge, Oxford) earning 15–30% above the UK median.