Back to the future: Are locum rates really higher than they've ever been?

Reece Samani explains why the locum rate debate needs to be revisited in light of new data from the C+D Salary Survey 2022

"The main reason for the recent increase in locum rates is a simple case of supply and demand"

When I saw the results of C+D’s recent Salary Survey, I was intrigued but not surprised. Just like in 2021, 2022 saw a significant increase in locum rates, which went from an average of £28.10 per hour to £33.30 per hour.

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