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Registered Nurse Salary in United Kingdom

Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care across clinics, hospitals, and community settings. The United Kingdom median is $88,890 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$88,890
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,363
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$88,890
Sheffield, England
Hourly (national)
$42.73
varies by city

Registered Nurse salary by city in United Kingdom

CityPer year
Sheffield, England$88,890
Liverpool, England$88,890
Cardiff, Wales$88,890
Leicester, England$88,890
Bradford, England$88,890
London, England$69,613
Edinburgh, Scotland$48,997
Bristol, England$47,926
Manchester, England$46,319
Birmingham, England$44,579
Glasgow, Scotland$42,437
Leeds, England$42,437

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a registered nurse make in United Kingdom?
The national median registered nurse salary in United Kingdom is about £66,400 per year (£5,500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about £31,700 to £66,400.
Which United Kingdom city pays registered nurses the most?
Sheffield, England pays the most at about £66,400 per year.
Which United Kingdom city pays registered nurses the least?
Among cities we cover, Leeds, England is on the lower end at about £31,700 per year for a registered nurse.
What is the typical salary range for a registered nurse in United Kingdom?
Across United Kingdom cities we cover, registered nurse pay commonly spans from about £21,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about £88,300 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many United Kingdom cities have registered nurse salary data?
Pay by Role publishes registered nurse pay for 12 cities in United Kingdom, all shown in GBP.
Is registered nurse in demand in United Kingdom?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +6% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Pharmacist.