Offshore Medic Salary UK 2026
Offshore medics in the UK earn £380 to £520 a day in 2026, about £5,800 to £7,900 a month or £70,000 to £95,000 a year. Most come from a nursing, paramedic or military medic background and hold the HSE Offshore Medic certificate.
Offshore Medic pay progression
| Stage | Pay | What changes |
|---|---|---|
| Newly certified offshore medic | £380 a day | Sick bay, health surveillance, first response. |
| Experienced medic | £450 to £490 a day | Often combined with HSE advisor or training duties. |
| Medic / HSE dual role | £520 to £600 a day | Two competencies on one headcount pays a premium. |
Tickets you need
- HSE Offshore Medic certificate
- NMC or HCPC registration
- OGUK medical
- BOSIET with CA-EBS
- MIST
- NEBOSH (for dual roles)
What lifts your day rate
- NEBOSH General Certificate for dual medic/HSE posts
- Occupational health and drug and alcohol testing competence
- Remote and international deployment availability
Who hires offshore medics in the UK
How to get paid at the top of the band
Day rates are negotiated against what a recruiter can verify in the first fifteen seconds of reading your CV. For a offshore medic, that means three things:
- Lead with HSE Offshore Medic certificate number and expiry plus NMC/HCPC PIN
- Show POB numbers and installation types you have covered
- List additional duties, health surveillance, D&A testing, training delivery
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Offshore Medic salary questions
How much do offshore medics get paid in the UK?
£380 to £520 a day in 2026, which is £70,000 to £95,000 a year on rotation. Dual medic and HSE advisor posts pay up to £600 a day.
How do you become an offshore medic?
You need an existing nursing or paramedic registration, then complete the HSE-approved Offshore Medic course, plus BOSIET with CA-EBS, MIST and an OGUK medical.
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