How much does a nursing assistant make in the United Kingdom?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £2,424 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,038
- Equals
- $38,930
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $65,340 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $65,090 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $58,790 |
| 9. Ireland estimate | $39,360 |
| 10. United Kingdom | $38,930 |
| 11. Sweden estimate | $38,100 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $356 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Personal care attendant£27,930
- Personal care workers in health services not elsewhere classified£28,810
- Day care worker£24,460
- Preschool teaching assistant£22,020
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £2,424 a month, £29,080 a year.
How much does a nursing assistant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £21,610 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £38,440.
Which country pays a nursing assistant the most?
Germany, with a median of $46,320 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a nursing assistant make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $42,320 a year against $38,930 in the United Kingdom, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a nursing assistant or a personal care attendant?
A nursing assistant: £29,080 a year against £27,930 for a personal care attendant, 1.0 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate