Medical Assistant Salaries in United Kingdom

Updated 9 Dec 2023
Base Pay Range
£24K - £30K/yr
Average Base Pay

42 salaries

£24K

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£27K

Average

£30K

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How much does a Medical assistant make? The national average salary for a Medical assistant is £27,237 in United Kingdom. Filter by location to see Medical assistant salaries in your area. Salary estimates are based on 42 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Medical assistant employees.

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NHS
3.7

NHS

Medical Assistant

£24,418

 /yr
Range: £19K - £32K
29 salaries
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£19K

£32K

£18,647 - £32,335 Range

Royal Navy
3.6

Royal Navy

Medical Assistant

£32,458

 /yr
Range: £23K - £50K
18 salaries
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£23K

£50K

£23,445 - £50,338 Range

NHS England
3.7

NHS England

Medical Assistant

£24,797

 /yr
Range: £19K - £70K
14 salaries
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£19K

£70K

£18,721 - £69,613 Range

NHS
3.7

NHS

Medical Assistant - Hourly

£11

 /hr
Range: £7 - £61
7 salaries
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£7

£61

£7 - £61 Range

NHS England
3.7

NHS England

Medical Assistant

£23,186

 /yr
Range: £21K - £25K
6 salaries
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£21K

£25K

£21,497 - £25,000 Range

Royal Air Force
3.7

Royal Air Force

Medical Assistant

£29,449

 /yr
Range: £22K - £37K
5 salaries
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£22K

£37K

£22,068 - £37,286 Range

NHS
3.7

NHS

Medical Assistant - Hourly

£12

 /hr
Range: £11 - £16
4 salaries
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£11

£16

£11 - £16 Range

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UK Ministry of Defence
3.6

UK Ministry of Defence

Medical Assistant

£36,846

 /yr
Range: £34K - £278K
4 salaries
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£34K

£278K

£34,339 - £277,714 Range

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
4.2

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Assistant

£33,019

 /yr
Range: £32K - £33K
3 salaries
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£32K

£33K

£31,984 - £33,019 Range

CHS Healthcare
3.7

CHS Healthcare

Medical Assistant

£23,922

 /yr
Range: £22K - £24K
3 salaries
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£22K

£24K

£22,068 - £24,130 Range

Great Ormond Street Hospital
3.6

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Medical Assistant

£32,689

 /yr
Range: £28K - £33K
3 salaries
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£28K

£33K

£28,328 - £32,933 Range

AIG
3.6

AIG

Medical Assistant

£25,800

 /yr
Range: £20K - £26K
3 salaries
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£20K

£26K

£20,119 - £26,304 Range

Spire Healthcare
3.5

Spire Healthcare

Medical Assistant - Hourly

£11

 /hr
Range: £11 - £16
3 salaries
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£11

£16

£11 - £16 Range

The British Army
3.8

The British Army

Medical Assistant

£36,402

 /yr
Range: £36K - £37K
3 salaries
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£36K

£37K

£36,121 - £37,286 Range

Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
4

Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Assistant
About 

£21K -£28K

2 salaries
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£21K

£28K

£21,384 - £28,002 Range

The Doctors Laboratory
3.3

The Doctors Laboratory

Medical Assistant
About 

£25K -£29K

2 salaries
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£25K

£29K

£25,041 - £29,168 Range

4.5

Friends Medical Services

Medical Assistant - Hourly
About 

£12 -£13

 hourly
2 salaries
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£12

£13

£12 - £13 Range

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
3.4

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Assistant
About 

£24K -£30K

2 salaries
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£24K

£30K

£24,028 - £29,945 Range

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare Trust
4.1

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare Trust

Medical Assistant
About 

£24K -£25K

2 salaries
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£24K

£25K

£23,551 - £25,378 Range

University College London Hospitals
4

University College London Hospitals

Medical Assistant
About 

£32K -£45K

2 salaries
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£32K

£45K

£31,771 - £44,581 Range

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Medical Assistant Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Medical Assistant salaries - 29 salaries reported£24,418/yr
Medical Assistant salaries - 18 salaries reported£32,458/yr
Medical Assistant salaries - 14 salaries reported£24,797/yr
Medical Assistant salaries - 7 salaries reported£11/hr
Medical Assistant salaries - 6 salaries reported£23,186/yr
Medical Assistant salaries - 5 salaries reported£29,449/yr
Medical Assistant salaries - 4 salaries reported£12/hr
Medical Assistant salaries - 4 salaries reported£36,846/yr
Medical Assistant salaries - 3 salaries reported£33,019/yr
Medical Assistant salaries - 3 salaries reported£23,922/yr
Medical Assistant salaries - 3 salaries reported£32,689/yr
Medical Assistant salaries - 3 salaries reported£25,800/yr
Medical Assistant salaries - 3 salaries reported£11/hr
Medical Assistant salaries - 3 salaries reported£36,402/yr
Medical Assistant salaries - 2 salaries reported£24,620/yr
Medical Assistant salaries - 2 salaries reported£26,902/yr
Medical Assistant salaries - 2 salaries reported£13/hr
Medical Assistant salaries - 2 salaries reported£27,041/yr
Medical Assistant salaries - 2 salaries reported£24,385/yr
Medical Assistant salaries - 2 salaries reported£37,959/yr
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Frequently asked questions about a Medical Assistant salaries

The average salary for a Medical Assistant is £27,237 per year in United Kingdom. Salaries estimates are based on 42 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Medical Assistant employees in United Kingdom.

The highest salary for a Medical Assistant in United Kingdom is £30,479 per year.

The lowest salary for a Medical Assistant in United Kingdom is £24,340 per year.

Pay for healthcare assistants is similar to other healthcare careers which only require high school education. They can expect to usually earn around the national average salary. Healthcare may be able to increase their pay by training to become a senior healthcare assistant, which reflects their additional responsibilities in the role. Additional training may also allow them to become an assistant practitioner. They might also gain qualifications and training to become a nurse, radiographer, midwife, or other more advanced role.

If you're a healthcare assistant looking to increase your earnings, there are a few key points to consider. Firstly, think about a bachelor's or graduate's degree in medical assistance or nursing, as this can help you qualify for higher-paying positions early in your career. Alternatively, training in medical assisting can make you a more desirable candidate for job openings. Popular certifications include the Certified Medical Assistant from the British Association of Medical Assistants and the Registered Medical Assistant from the Royal Society for Public Health.

Having strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, and excellent communication skills are also essential in the medical assistant field. You can also seek to gain experience by taking on new responsibilities and roles, such as working in different areas of the medical field. As you gain more experience and develop your skills, you can expect to earn more in your role as a healthcare assistant.

If you're asking for a higher starting salary in a healthcare assistant job offer, you’ll want to have an edge over the rest. Don’t sell yourself short, so on top of your qualifications, highlight your experience and any specialised skills you may have acquired, such as phlebotomy or medical coding.

The same applies if you are requesting a pay rise, but it take a little more preparation, as you want to be familiar with your current job performance and be able to point out any highlights or additional responsibilities you've taken. Demonstrate your value to the organisation and highlight how your work has positively impacted patient outcomes, improved efficiency, or saved the organisation money. Aim for at least 10% higher than your current salary.

About 59.28% of Medical Assistant professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £0 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Medical Assistant in United Kingdom as a good salary.

Medical Assistant professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £21,999 and £33,723 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £27,237 following the average career path of a Medical Assistant.

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