How much does a private GP earn?

Reasons why private GP salaries will differ

In practice, private GP earnings will vary dependent on the role and experience of the GP as well as the following:

Employed private GPs

A private GP salaried by an employer may earn less than a self-employed private GP partner, but they will receive employee benefits such as holiday pay, maternity pay and sick pay.

Being an employee also means you are likely to have guaranteed income month on month regardless of how many patients you see or how well the practice is performing.

Self-employed private GPs

For private GPs compensated more on a profit-share, a GP relatively early in their career can expect to earn less than a more experienced GP who has a strong following of patients.

If you are working independently your income will be dependent on the hours you work, the amount of patients you see and the outgoings you have to run your practice.