Sonographer Salary

The average salary for a Sonographer is £34,782.

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MEDIAN £34,782

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£25k - £48k

Bonus

£3k - £5k

Total Pay

£25k - £69k

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Job Description for Sonographer

A sonographer, or diagnostic medical sonographer, uses ultrasound equipment to view the inside of the human body and assist physicians in making diagnoses. Typically, a physician issues a medical order for an ultrasound, which the sonographer carries out using special ultrasound equipment to produce diagnostic images. During image collection, the sonographer applies a clear gel on the skin in the area to be examined. The sonographer then uses a small piece of equipment called a transducer to t…Read more

Sonographer Tasks

Operate and adjust ultrasound and other equipment to obtain diagnostic images.
Complete paperwork and route tasks and images to appropriate staff.
Maintain equipment and follow safety regulations.
Interpret and add electronic notes to diagnostic images.

Popular Employer Salaries for Sonographer

The National Health Service (NHS)

£36k

Sonographer Job Listings

Popular Skills for Sonographer

Sonography

£36,506

16 responses

Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN)

£25,025

6 responses

Obstetrics

£35,000

5 responses

Skills in Sonography and Obstetrics are correlated to pay that is above average. Skills that pay less than market rate include Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN).

Pay by Experience Level for Sonographer

An early career Sonographer with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of £32,644 based on 39 salaries. A mid-career Sonographer with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of £37,219 based on 22 salaries. An experienced Sonographer with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of £38,903 based on 18 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of £39,764.