Registered Nurse salary in the UK
The average Registered Nurse 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 Registered Nurse in the UK (0–2 years experience).
≈ £2,393 / month after tax
Hourly: £17.95/hr • Daily: £135/day
Market median for an established Registered Nurse 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 Registered 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 Registered Nurse earning £35,000 takes home £2,393 net per month (or £552/week).
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Live Registered Nurse jobs in the UK
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Registered Care Home Manager
£42,500Colin Limited • St. Mary Cray, Orpington, BR5 2DF
Night Registered Nurse
£43,680Skycare • Barking, Ipswich, IP6 8HX
Registered Nurse, sponsorship provided
£53,571Skycare • Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 7DW
SENIOR REGISTERED NURSE- sponsorship provided
£56,178Skycare • Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1UH
Registered Nurse
£38,959Superior Healthcare • Hildenborough, Tonbridge, TN9 1RS
Registered Manager Childrens
£47,500Resicare Alliance • Maney, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7AJ
Frequently asked questions about Registered Nurse pay in the UK
How much does a Registered Nurse earn in the UK in 2026/27?
The average Registered Nurse 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 Registered Nurse 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 Registered Nurse in the UK after UK tax?
On a median Registered Nurse 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 Registered Nurse in the UK?
A mid-level Registered Nurse 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 Registered Nurse 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 Registered Nurse's take-home pay — leaving £1,243 per month in disposable income.