Chiropractor | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Chiropractors manipulate joints, bones and soft tissue to help clients control pain or prevent injuries from re-occurring.

  • Evaluate the functioning of the neuromuscularskeletal system and the spine using systems of chiropractic diagnosis.  
  • Diagnose health problems by reviewing patients' health and medical histories, questioning, observing, and examining patients and interpreting x-rays.  
  • Perform a series of manual adjustments to the spine or other articulations of
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Chiropractors typically work around 37 to 39 hours per week.

As a Chiropractor you will typically work in your own business.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
  • Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
42,800 GBP *
per year
20,000 GBP
80,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Chiropractor

Big gender gap
  • 55,911 GBP
  • 37,996 GBP
Average salary for part-time Chiropractor
Average salary for full-time Chiropractor

Showing:
  • 22,304 GBP
  • 21,414 GBP
  • 29,166 GBP
  • 42,800 GBP
  • 37,996 GBP
  • 55,911 GBP
Salary over time for Chiropractor

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 40,832 GBP
  • 40,704 GBP
  • 41,186 GBP
  • 41,760 GBP
  • 42,570 GBP
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  • 42,800 GBP
  • 43,960 GBP
  • 44,587 GBP
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Future outlook for Chiropractors

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Balanced outlook
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Balanced outlook
1% yearly wage growth (on average)

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Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Chiropractor and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

Find out what skills and qualifications can help you become a Chiropractor

You'll need:

  • sensitivity and understanding
  • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • customer service skills
  • leadership skills
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • the ability to work well with others
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • thinking and reasoning skills
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

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Things to highlight for your Chiropractor interview

Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Leadership Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.

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