The tables below list the basic pay scales for resident doctors in Northern Ireland for 2024/2025. Please note: Full payment of the additional 4.05% for 2023/24 and the 2024/25 DDRB uplift will both be made in May 2025
Resident doctors (2002 contract)
| Scale | Foundation house officer 1 | Foundation house officer 2 | Specialty registrar (fixed term) | Specialty registrar (full) | Specialty registrar (CT/DCT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33,609 | 41,115 | 43,773 | 43,773 | 43,773 |
| 2 | 35,560 | 43,646 | 46,307 | 46,307 | 46,307 |
| 3 | 37,507 | 46,181 | 49,841 | 49,841 | 49,841 |
| 4 | 51,982 | 51,982 | 51,982 | ||
| 5 | 54,562 | 54,562 | 54,562 | ||
| 6 | 57,143 | 57,143 | 57,143 | ||
| 7 | 59,723 | ||||
| 8 | *62,303 | ||||
| 9 | *64,884 | ||||
| 10 | *67,465 |
* To be awarded automatically except in cases of unsatisfactory performance.
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