SOC 2237 Health professionals

Other nursing professionals Salary

Median salary £36,775 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £37,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For other nursing professionals, £42,300 is the typical (median) pay. That is above the UK full-time median of £39,039 — +8.0% versus the national average. Experienced other nursing professionals (top 25%) earn over £45,742.

About this role

Other nursing professionals provide clinical care to patients across a range of healthcare settings. They assess patient needs, plan and deliver nursing interventions, administer medications and support patients through treatment and recovery.

Key responsibilities

Assessing patient health needs and developing care plans
Administering medications and clinical treatments
Monitoring patient progress and responding to changes in condition
Supporting patients and families with health education
Maintaining accurate clinical records and documentation

Qualifications and entry routes

Requires a nursing degree (BSc or postgraduate) approved by the NMC, followed by NMC registration. Specialist roles require additional postgraduate training and qualifications.

Career outlook

Severe workforce shortages across the UK, particularly in mental health, community and emergency nursing. Strong career progression opportunities into advanced practice and leadership.

Key skills

Clinical assessment Patient care Medication administration Communication Critical thinking

Common industries

NHS
Private hospitals
Community health
Mental health
Care homes

Data coverage

SOC code 2237

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2021–2025

Estimated jobs 720,000

Median Salary

£36,775

Mean Salary

£35,312

Jobs (000s)

720k

Data Years

5 years

Salary Range (2025)

P10: £11kP25: £25kMedian: £37kP75: £46kP90: £55k

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£10,708

0-2 years

Mid Level

£24,960

3-7 years

Senior

£45,742

8-15 years

Leadership

£54,827

15+ years

Potential career growth: +412% from entry to leadership

Salary Trend (2021-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +18.7%Real growth: -4.0%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 10.7%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£36,775

Full-time Only

£42,300

Full-time premium: +£5,525

Other nursing professionals salary: common questions

How much do other nursing professionals earn in the UK?

Other nursing professionals earn a median of £42,300 a year (ONS ASHE 2025). The middle half earn between £24,960 and £45,742.

Is £42,300 a good salary in the UK?

What is the starting salary for other nursing professionals?

Entry-level other nursing professionals typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £24,960, and the lowest-paid 10% earn under £10,708.

How much do the highest-paid other nursing professionals earn?

The best-paid 10% of other nursing professionals earn over £54,827 a year, and the top 25% over £45,742 (ONS ASHE 2025).

Have other nursing professionals salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2021, median other nursing professionals pay has risen from £35,601 to £42,300 — +19% in cash terms, or -4.0% after CPIH inflation. That is behind inflation over the period.

Is there a gender pay gap for other nursing professionals?

Male other nursing professionals earn a median £40,403 and female other nursing professionals £36,097 — a gap of +11% in 2025.

Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).