Average Children's nurses Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical children's nurses in the Scotland earned £39,306. Compared to the UK median of £34,173, that's 15.0% above. This is particularly notable given ongoing NHS recruitment challenges and rising demand for healthcare staff. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £39,306 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £42,585. Compared to the Glasgow City average across all roles (£34,932), children's nursess take home 12.5% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £39,306 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £42,585 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average children's nurses salary in Glasgow City?
The median children's nurses salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £39,306 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does children's nurses pay in Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Children's nurses in the Scotland earn 15.0% above the national median of £34,173. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is children's nurses a well-paid job in Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Children's nurses in the Scotland earn £39,306, which is 12.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for children's nursess cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.