How much does a registered nurse make in the United Kingdom?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £3,574 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,867
- Equals
- $57,410
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.3 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.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $110,700 |
| 2. United States | $102,500 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $90,870 |
| 15. Finland estimate | $57,440 |
| 16. United Kingdom | $57,410 |
| 17. Singapore estimate | $51,840 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $397 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Midwife£46,990
- 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 registered nurse make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £3,574 a month, £42,890 a year.
How much does a registered nurse make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £29,890 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £57,740.
Which country pays a registered nurse the most?
United States, with a median of $102,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a registered nurse make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $102,500 a year against $57,410 in the United Kingdom, 1.8 times more.
Who makes more, a registered nurse or a midwife?
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