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Foundation Doctor (FY1/FY2) salary in Edinburgh

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

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Gross salary
£37,068
avg per year
Take home pay
£2,510
per month
Avg rent/1 bed
£1,100
per month
After rent
£1,410
per month
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Full pay breakdown

Item Annual Monthly
Gross salary £37,068 £3,089
Income tax −£4,992 −£416
National Insurance −£1,960 −£163
Net take-home £30,116 £2,510
Rent (1-bed median) — −£1,100
Council tax (est.) — −£155
Transport cost — −£62
After rent monies left in pocket — £1,410
Rent-to-income ratio: 44%
Rent as a share of net monthly pay
Stretched

Salary range in Edinburgh

Salary distribution of Foundation Doctor (FY1/FY2) earners · ONS ASHE 2025

MEDIAN£37,068P0P25P50P75P100
25th percentile earns
£30,396
Median earnings
£37,068
75th percentile earns
£43,740

Housing affordability

Rent-to-income analysis · Foundation Doctor (FY1/FY2) in Edinburgh

56Stretched44% RTIRent-to-Income
Affordability score
Monthly breakdown
Take-home£2,510
Rent (1-bed)−£1,100
Council tax−£155
Transport−£62
Disposable£1,193
💡 Aim for rent ≤ 30% of gross income
Rent-to-Income (RTI) scale
0% = no rent · 100% = all income on rent
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average Foundation Doctor (FY1/FY2) salary in Edinburgh? +
The median Foundation Doctor (FY1/FY2) salary in Edinburgh 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 £37,000.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Foundation Doctor (FY1/FY2) in Edinburgh? +
On a gross salary of £37,068, a Foundation Doctor (FY1/FY2) in Edinburgh pays £4,992 in income tax and £1,960 in National Insurance (2025/26 tax year), leaving a net monthly take-home of £2,510.
Can a Foundation Doctor (FY1/FY2) afford to live in Edinburgh? +
With take-home pay of £2,510/mo and a median 1-bed rent of £1,100/mo, a Foundation Doctor (FY1/FY2) in Edinburgh has £1,410/mo left after rent — a rent-to-income ratio of 44% (stretched). After council tax (£155/mo) and transport (£62/mo), disposable income is approximately £1,193/mo.

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