Nurse salary in Bristol
The average Nurse salary in Bristol is £35,400 per year (£2,417/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £18.15/hr).
≈ £1,991 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £14.51/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Nurse in Bristol (0–2 years experience).
≈ £2,417 / month after tax
Hourly: £18.15/hr • Daily: £136/day
Market median for an established Nurse in Bristol (2–5 years experience).
≈ £3,053 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £23.59/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Nurse specialists in Bristol (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Bristol
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Nurse earning £35,400 takes home £2,417 net per month (or £558/week).
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Frequently asked questions about Nurse pay in Bristol
How much does a Nurse earn in Bristol in 2026/27?
The average Nurse salary in Bristol is £35,400 per year (or £18.15 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Nurse roles start around £28,300 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £46,000 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Nurse in Bristol after UK tax?
On a median Nurse salary of £35,400 in Bristol, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,417 per month (approx. £558 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 Bristol?
A mid-level Nurse in Bristol earns an equivalent hourly rate of £18.15/hr (ranging from £14.51/hr for junior roles to £23.59/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £136 per day.
Is a Nurse salary enough to live comfortably in Bristol?
With a net monthly income of £2,417 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,320 per month in Bristol, housing takes approximately 55% of a Nurse's take-home pay — leaving £1,097 per month in disposable income.
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