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Belgium · Salary comparison

Nurse Practitioner vs Registered Nurse salary

In Belgium, a nurse practitioner earns about 121% more than a registered nurse $229,245 vs $103,560 per year.

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Pays more
Healthcare
Nurse Practitioner
$229,245/yr
Monthly
$19,161
Hourly
$111
Range
$167,315$304,862
10-yr outlook
+45%
Healthcare
Registered Nurse
$103,560/yr
Monthly
$8,668
Hourly
$50
Range
$75,617$137,775
10-yr outlook
+6%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileNurse PractitionerRegistered Nurse
Entry (10th)$167,315$75,617
25th$198,337$89,531
Median$229,245$103,560
75th$267,111$120,667
Senior (90th)$304,862$137,775

National Belgium figures in EUR. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a nurse practitioner or registered nurse earn more in Belgium?
A nurse practitioner earns more, at about € 201.000 per year vs € 90.800 for a registered nurse — roughly 121% (€ 110.200) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Belgium?
A nurse practitioner typically earns € 146.700–€ 267.300, while a registered nurse earns € 66.300–€ 120.800 per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Belgium?
On a monthly basis before tax, a nurse practitioner averages about € 16.800 and a registered nurse about € 7.600.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Belgium, a nurse practitioner earns about € 146.700 while a registered nurse earns about € 66.300 per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Belgium, a nurse practitioner earns about € 267.300 while a registered nurse earns about € 120.800 per year.
Are nurse practitioner and registered nurse similar careers?
Both roles sit in the Healthcare category on Pay by Role, which is why we compare them head-to-head. Day-to-day work still differs — review each job page for skills and outlook.