How much does a midwife make in the United Kingdom?
£46,990a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £3,916 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £3,113
- Equals
- $62,900
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What midwifery professionals earn in the United Kingdom
Lowest 10%: £36,460Median: £46,990Highest 10%:
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $134,000 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $109,700 |
| 3. Canada | $91,000 |
| 12. Ireland estimate | $63,870 |
| 13. United Kingdom | $62,900 |
| 14. Netherlands estimate | $62,330 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $394 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Registered nurse£42,890
- Doctor£55,490
- Specialist doctor£87,860
- Traditional therapist£27,890
- Paramedical practitioners£53,820
- Veterinarian£51,060
- Dentist£47,280
- Pharmacist£53,770
Frequently asked questions
How much does a midwife make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £3,916 a month, £46,990 a year.
Which country pays a midwife the most?
United States, with a median of $134,000 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a midwife make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $134,000 a year against $62,900 in the United Kingdom, 2.1 times more.
Who makes more, a midwife or a registered nurse?
A midwife: £46,990 a year against £42,890 for a registered nurse, 1.1 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate