UK Salary Guide · ONS ASHE 2025

Foundation Doctor (FY1/FY2) salary
in the UK

Real take-home pay, rent costs and disposable income for Foundation Doctor (FY1/FY2)s across 10 UK cities. 2025/26 tax year.

UK Median
£37,500
per year
Highest city
£39,068
London
Lowest city
£37,068
Nottingham
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Foundation Doctor (FY1/FY2) salary by city

10 cities · sorted highest to lowest

City Gross salary Take-home
London £39,068 £2,637/mo View →
Edinburgh £37,068 £2,510/mo View →
Glasgow £37,068 £2,510/mo View →
Manchester £37,068 £2,517/mo View →
Birmingham £37,068 £2,517/mo View →
Leeds £37,068 £2,517/mo View →
Bristol £37,068 £2,517/mo View →
Sheffield £37,068 £2,517/mo View →
Newcastle £37,068 £2,517/mo View →
Nottingham £37,068 £2,517/mo View →

UK salary range

Middle 50% of Foundation Doctor (FY1/FY2) earners · London reference

25th percentile
£32,036
Median (UK)
£37,500
75th percentile
£46,100

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Foundation Doctor (FY1/FY2) salary in the UK? +
The UK median Foundation Doctor (FY1/FY2) salary across 10 cities is £37,500 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The middle 50% of earners fall between £32,036 and £46,100. Salaries vary significantly by city — from £37,068 in Nottingham to £39,068 in London.
Which UK city pays Foundation Doctor (FY1/FY2)s the most? +
London offers the highest median Foundation Doctor (FY1/FY2) salary at £39,068 per year — £1,568 above the UK median. Nottingham is at the lower end with £37,068. See the full city breakdown in the table above.
What is the take-home pay for a Foundation Doctor (FY1/FY2) in London? +
A Foundation Doctor (FY1/FY2) in London earns a median £39,068 per year. After income tax and National Insurance (2025/26 tax year), that works out to approximately £2,637 per month take-home. See the full London breakdown →