Former NHS doctor criticised for revealing how much he earned as a part-time GP
Dr. Harry Musson’s disclosure of a part-time GP salary sparks debate about earnings and workload in the NHS
A former NHS doctor drew criticism after publicly revealing how much he earned while working three days a week as a GP in Britain. Dr Harry Musson, who now helps international medical graduates pursue medical careers in the United States, disclosed his take-home pay from an April pay period to illustrate what part-time general practitioners can earn. The remarks were reported by the Daily Mail on Sept. 20, 2025.
Musson explained that the figures reflected his salary earlier this year during a salaried GP post. He displayed his payslip showing a gross monthly salary of £6,000 for a three-day-a-week role; after deductions for income tax, National Insurance and other withholdings, the net pay for that period came to £3,603.64.
The disclosure triggered online commentary, with some critics arguing that it underscored what they view as generous pay for doctors. One observer wrote: 'I work 80 hours a week and I don't earn this. I didn't realise how much doctors earn and sorry totally lost any support I may have had left.' Others mocked the notion that such pay reflects life-saving work: 'For writing prescriptions and preventing access to specialists? Seems generous.' Another user quipped: 'All that money you’d think GPs would be working yet you can never see one.'
Defenders of the disclosure said it highlighted the reality of part-time work and demanding schedules some GPs maintain. 'People always get angry about what you get but don’t want to do what you had to do to get it,' one commenter wrote. 'Three days a week as a GP = 40 hours of work,' another comment noted, underscoring the perception that GP roles demand substantial time and responsibility.
Health-system data show a wide range for GP earnings in 2025/2026, with average salaries reported from £76,038 up to £114,743, depending on location, experience and seniority. The exchange of the figures comes amid ongoing public debates about pay, workload and patient access in general practice, where shortages and rising demand continue to shape conversations about compensation.