Audiologist
Diagnose hearing and balance disorders and fit hearing aids for patients of all ages.
This UK audiologist career guide covers what the role involves day to day, typical salary at each stage, the usual entry route, the skills employers expect, and related careers worth comparing.
Quick facts
- Starting salary
- £28,407 (NHS Band 5)
- Mid-career salary
- £35,000 - £48,000
- Senior salary
- £55,000 - £75,000
- Work environment
- Hospital, clinic or community setting
- Time to entry
- 3 - 4 years
- Degree required
- Often required
- Category
- Healthcare and Care
What a Audiologist does
Diagnose hearing and balance disorders and fit hearing aids for patients of all ages.
- Adult Audiology - Hearing assessment and aids for adults.
- Paediatric Audiology - Hearing screening and management for children.
- Tinnitus Specialist - Assessment and management of tinnitus patients.
- Cochlear Implants - Programming and rehab for implant patients.
How to become a Audiologist
- Look up Audiologist roles on LinkedIn or Indeed and read 5 real job ads
- Talk to someone already working as a Audiologist - even a 15-minute call helps
- Find one beginner course or qualification used by people in this role
- Build one small piece of evidence you've explored this (project, shadowing, short course)
- Apply to one entry-level role or related opportunity within the next month
Key skills
- Clinical assessment
- Hearing aid tech
- Patient comms
- Patience
- Reporting