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Department of Health and Social Care: Pay

Asked by Rupert LoweRestore BritainDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 1 September 2025UIN 70143

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many employees in his Department earn (a) £100,000 and (b) £166,000 or more per year.

Answered by Karin Smyth

Based on pro rate salary and allowances data for the Department, 92 employees earn between £100,00 and £165,999, and 11 earn £166,000 or more.

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