Health Visitor salary in the UK
The average Health Visitor salary in the UK is £35,000 per year (£2,393/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £17.95/hr).
≈ £1,973 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £14.36/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Health Visitor in the UK (0–2 years experience).
≈ £2,393 / month after tax
Hourly: £17.95/hr • Daily: £135/day
Market median for an established Health Visitor in the UK (2–5 years experience).
≈ £3,023 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £23.33/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Health Visitor specialists in the UK (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in the UK
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Health Visitor earning £35,000 takes home £2,393 net per month (or £552/week).
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Live Health Visitor jobs in the UK
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Director Environmental Health & Safety
£80,000Elanco • Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 8EG
Mental Health Officer - Waverley Court - 16866_1793105912
£47,639City of Edinburgh Council • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH7 9SA
Health Advisor
£36,161Bupa • UK, PO16 8UY
Approved Mental Health Practitioner
£41,836Shared Services Partnership • Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9BZ
Institute Manager, Movember Institute of Mens Health
£46,970University of York • York, North Yorkshire, YO1 9NP
Social Worker (Mental Health)
£46,165Shared Services Partnership • Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1DS
Frequently asked questions about Health Visitor pay in the UK
How much does a Health Visitor earn in the UK in 2026/27?
The average Health Visitor salary in the UK is £35,000 per year (or £17.95 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Health Visitor roles start around £28,000 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £45,500 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Health Visitor in the UK after UK tax?
On a median Health Visitor salary of £35,000 in the UK, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,393 per month (approx. £552 per week) after deducting 2026/27 UK Income Tax and Class 1 National Insurance under the standard 1257L tax code.
What is the typical hourly and daily rate for a Health Visitor in the UK?
A mid-level Health Visitor in the UK earns an equivalent hourly rate of £17.95/hr (ranging from £14.36/hr for junior roles to £23.33/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £135 per day.
Is a Health Visitor salary enough to live comfortably in the UK?
With a net monthly income of £2,393 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,150 per month in the UK, housing takes approximately 48% of a Health Visitor's take-home pay — leaving £1,243 per month in disposable income.