Nurse salary in the UK
The average Nurse salary in the UK is £34,000 per year (£2,333/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £17.44/hr).
≈ £1,925 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £13.95/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Nurse in the UK (0–2 years experience).
≈ £2,333 / month after tax
Hourly: £17.44/hr • Daily: £131/day
Market median for an established Nurse in the UK (2–5 years experience).
≈ £2,945 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £22.67/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Nurse 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 Nurse earning £34,000 takes home £2,333 net per month (or £538/week).
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Live Nurse jobs in the UK
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Staff Nurse - Ward
£45,372Bupa • UK, KT2 7EG
Nursery Room Leader
£24,326Busy Bees • Allesley, Coventry, CV5 7PN
Nursery Practitioner Level 3
£23,715Busy Bees • Walsgrave On Sowe, Coventry, CV2 2HJ
Nursery Manager
£39,263JEM Childcare Solutions • New Malden, South West London, KT3 3PS
Nursery Practitioner Level 3 SEN Specialist
£24,161Busy Bees • Burton End, Stansted, CM24 8LR
Nursery Practitioner Level 2
£24,653Busy Bees • Wanstead, East London, E11 2NT
Frequently asked questions about Nurse pay in the UK
How much does a Nurse earn in the UK in 2026/27?
The average Nurse salary in the UK is £34,000 per year (or £17.44 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Nurse roles start around £27,200 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £44,200 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Nurse in the UK after UK tax?
On a median Nurse salary of £34,000 in the UK, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,333 per month (approx. £538 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 Nurse in the UK?
A mid-level Nurse in the UK earns an equivalent hourly rate of £17.44/hr (ranging from £13.95/hr for junior roles to £22.67/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £131 per day.
Is a Nurse salary enough to live comfortably in the UK?
With a net monthly income of £2,333 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,150 per month in the UK, housing takes approximately 49% of a Nurse's take-home pay — leaving £1,183 per month in disposable income.
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