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Foundation Doctor (FY1/FY2) salary in Manchester

2025/26 tax year · ONS ASHE 2025 · 1-bed median rent

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Gross salary
£37,068
per year
Take-home
£2,517
per month
Avg 1-bed rent
£1,050
per month
After rent
£1,467
per month
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Full pay breakdown

Item Annual Monthly
Gross salary £37,068 £3,089
Income tax −£4,900 −£408
National Insurance −£1,960 −£163
Net take-home £30,208 £2,517
Rent (1-bed median) — −£1,050
Council tax (est.) — −£128
Transport — −£75
After rent — £1,467
Rent-to-income ratio: 42%
Rent as a share of net monthly pay
Stretched

Salary range in Manchester

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

25th percentile
£30,396
Median
£37,068
75th percentile
£43,740

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Foundation Doctor (FY1/FY2) salary in Manchester? +
The median Foundation Doctor (FY1/FY2) salary in Manchester is £37,068 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The middle 50% of earners fall between £30,396 and £43,740. The UK median for this role across all cities is approximately £37,500.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Foundation Doctor (FY1/FY2) in Manchester? +
On a gross salary of £37,068, a Foundation Doctor (FY1/FY2) in Manchester pays £4,900 in income tax and £1,960 in National Insurance (2025/26 tax year), leaving a net monthly take-home of £2,517.
Can a Foundation Doctor (FY1/FY2) afford to live in Manchester? +
With take-home pay of £2,517/mo and a median 1-bed rent of £1,050/mo, a Foundation Doctor (FY1/FY2) in Manchester has £1,467/mo left after rent — a rent-to-income ratio of 42% (stretched). After council tax (£128/mo) and transport (£75/mo), disposable income is approximately £1,264/mo.

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