Junior doctors' pay scales
Fair pay for junior doctors in England
During the last two years, junior doctors have made both an enormous contribution and a significant sacrifice. And yet none of this is recognised by the government. BMA campaignPay scales for junior doctors in England
The basic pay scales for junior doctors in training in England. BMA guidancePay scales for junior doctors in Scotland
The basic pay scales for junior doctors in training in Scotland. BMA guidancePay scales for junior doctors in Wales
The basic pay scales for junior doctors in training in Wales. BMA guidancePay scales for junior doctors in Northern Ireland
The basic pay scales for junior doctors in training in Northern Ireland. BMA guidanceConsultants' pay scales
Pay scales for consultants in England
The basic pay scales for NHS consultants in England. BMA guidancePay scales for consultants in Scotland
The basic pay scales for NHS consultants in Scotland. BMA guidancePay scales for consultants in Wales
The basic pay scales for NHS consultants in Wales. BMA guidancePay scales for consultants in Northern Ireland
The basic pay scales for NHS consultants in Northern Ireland. BMA guidanceDemanding fair pay for NHS consultants
Consultants have given their all in leading the fight against COVID-19. Yet, their real terms pay has been slashed year-on-year. BMA viewsConsultant non-contractual rate card
This guide sets out your rights and pay rates for participating in non-contractual work or activity for consultants in England. BMA guidanceSpecialty and associate staff doctors' pay scales
Pay scales for SAS doctors in England
The basic pay scales for specialty and associate staff (SAS) doctors in England. BMA guidancePay scales for SAS doctors in Scotland
The basic pay scales for specialty and associate staff (SAS) doctors in Scotland. BMA guidancePay scales for SAS doctors in Wales
The basic pay scales for specialty and associate staff (SAS) doctors in Wales. BMA guidancePay scales for SAS doctors in Northern Ireland
The basic pay scales for specialty and associate staff (SAS) doctors in Northern Ireland. BMA guidanceSAS pay progression
As a SAS doctor, progressing through the pay scales will mean meeting specific requirements outlined in two thresholds, as well as a collection of evidence to further support your progression. BMA guidanceGP pay
Competition law and locum GPs
This guidance aims to dispel confusion around competition law and the NHS to help locum GP doctors share information about their rates. BMA guidanceDeclaring GP earnings over £150,000
Eligible GPs will need to declare any NHS earnings over the threshold annually. Read who the rules on pay transparency affects, what it means for you and the BMA's position. BMA guidanceA new illustrative pay range for salaried GPs in England
The DDRB pay ranges for salaried GPs are flawed. Read about the ranges and the BMA’s work to improve them. BMA guidanceOther doctors' pay
Medical academics' pay scales
This guidance covers what medical or clinical academics should be paid, including protections for those trainees transferring to the 2016 pay scale and what pay premia and additional awards academics are entitled to. BMA guidanceArmed forces doctors' pay scales
Read about the latest pay agreement and recommended salaries for armed forces doctors. BMA guidanceOccupational physicians' pay scales
Doctors working as occupational physicians outside the NHS – both as employees and self-employed contractors – should earn at least as much as those in the NHS. BMA guidanceHow doctors' pay is decided
Doctor's annual pay review from DDRB
Read our response and submission to the 2022/23 report from the DDRB (Review Body on Doctors' and Dentists' Remuneration). BMA negotiationsHow NHS doctors’ pay is decided
How much doctors earn in the NHS is reviewed annually by the DDRB, which makes recommendations to the Government. BMA guidanceReview of the gender pay gap in medicine
DHSC commissioned an independent review of the gap between men’s and women’s earnings in medicine. It aims to pinpoint the causes of the gender pay gap, and how they can be addressed. BMA viewsConsultant award schemes
Consultant award schemes and clinical excellence awards (CEA)
Information on National CEAs/CIAs and discretionary points, including everything you need for application, what you need to demonstrate, award values and details of the award schemes in the devolved nations. BMA guidanceClinical excellence awards (CEA) agreement negotiations
This guidance covers questions on the CEA agreement, including what it means if your employer has failed to run awards rounds in the past or if it will in the future. We also cover how it affects your pension. BMA guidanceNational clinical impact award scheme
There have been important changes to the National Clinical Excellence Award scheme (NCEAs) which will now be known as the National Clinical Impact Award scheme (NCIAs). These changes were introduced unilaterally in spite of the BMA's concerns. BMA guidancePayslips
Understanding your payslip - junior doctors on the 2016 contract
There may be some terms on your payslip that are unfamiliar to you. Our sample junior doctor payslip explains all the different elements of pay that you might receive. BMA guidanceUnderstanding your payslip - junior doctors on the 2002 contract
Avoid the nasty surprise of getting underpaid by making sure your tax and pay details are correct from the beginning of your new job. Check your payslip. BMA guidanceUnderstanding the consultants' payslip
We navigate consultants' payslips, what it all means and what you need to look out for. BMA guidanceUnderstanding the consultants' payslip in Scotland
In this short guide, our goal is to demystify some of the entries on the consultant payslip, and also flag up the areas that you may need to look at more carefully. BMA guidancePay banding
How pay banding works
Pay banding affects how you are paid. Find out what pay band you should be as a flexible or full-time trainee junior doctor. Use our pay band calculator. BMA guidanceRebanding for junior doctors
For junior doctors on the 2002 contract, rebanding takes place when employers change the banding of their post and rota. Employers must comply, pay should be protected, and trainees can appeal. BMA guidanceExpenses
Travel expenses for doctors
Claiming travel expenses can be very confusing as it may be unclear, particularly in England, which policy you should be following. We lay down the rates and your rights. BMA guidanceExpenses for junior doctors relocating for work
If you have to move home to further your junior doctor training or for the service, you may be eligible for relocation expenses. Find out what types of costs you can reclaim. BMA guidance
Find the most popular BMA benefits that other members are using right now. From calculators to the BMJ online, we have a range of tools to help you professionally and personally.