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Midwifery Salary in London

London is the UK's highest-paying region for most occupations, reflecting its concentration of headquarters, financial services and professional firms. The capital's salary premium typically ranges from 20-40% above the national median, though higher living costs — particularly housing — significantly offset this advantage.

London weighting and the higher cost of living should be factored into salary comparisons. Average rents are roughly double the national average.

Entry Salary
£39,600
Peak Salary
£96,096
Growth
+143%
Lifetime (25yr)
£1.7m

Salary Trajectory

Stage Years Exp P25 Median P75 P90
Newly Qualified Midwife (Band 5) 0+ £37,488 £39,600 £45,672 £48,180
Senior Midwife (Band 6) 3+ £46,728 £49,236 £56,232 £59,400
Midwife Team Leader (Band 7) 7+ £57,684 £60,852 £66,132 £69,696
Consultant Midwife (Band 8a) 12+ £71,016 £74,844 £79,860 £84,216
Head of Midwifery (Band 8b+) 18+ £82,104 £96,096 £110,352 £120,120

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How London Compares

Mid-career Midwifery median salary by region

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Midwifery in Other Regions

Based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) via NOMIS. Regional salary adjustments derived from ONS regional pay differentials. Career progression timelines based on industry research. All figures are gross annual pay estimates for full-time workers.