As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Patient Care Technician (PCT) in the United Kingdom is £29,202, with an hourly rate of £14, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £27,536 to £32,316, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £27,536
50TH(Median)   £29,202
75TH   £32,316
Patient Care Technician (PCT) Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Patient Care Technician (PCT) Salary £27,536 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Patient Care Technician (PCT) Salary £29,202 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Patient Care Technician (PCT) Salary £32,316 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Patient Care Technician (PCT) Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Patient Care Technician (PCT) salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Patient Care Technician (PCT) is about £29,202 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £14, a monthly salary of about £2,434, and a weekly pay of around £562. Click the switch button below to see more details about Patient Care Technician (PCT) hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Patient Care Technician (PCT)s Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Patient Care Technician (PCT)'s salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £27,984 - £28,953, while Intermediate make £28,332 - £29,295, Senior earn £29,028 - £30,596, Specialist earn £29,527 - £31,340, Expert can reach £29,667 - £31,479 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Patient Care Technician (PCT) £28,655
Intermediate Level Patient Care Technician (PCT) £28,953
Senior Level Patient Care Technician (PCT) £29,992
Specialist Level Patient Care Technician (PCT) £30,736
Expert Level Patient Care Technician (PCT) £30,829
£28,655 0 yr
£28,953 < 2 yrs
£29,992 2-4 yrs
£30,736 5-8 yrs
£30,829 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 2%
Intermediate Level 1%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 5%
Expert Level 6%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Patient Care Technician (PCT)?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Patient Care Technician (PCT) are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £31,538 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £29,419, and Manchester pays around £27,992 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Care Coordinator or Patient Care Technician (PCT)?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Care Coordinator makes less than a Patient Care Technician (PCT). A Care Coordinator earns an average annual salary of £23,645. And a Patient Care Technician (PCT) earns an average annual salary of £29,202.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Care Coordinator
£18,462
£29,050
Customer Care Executive
£80,851
£145,565
Customer Care Director
£73,203
£118,470
Customer Care Manager
£34,424
£63,636
Customer Care Supervisor
£29,804
£49,967

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