Average Children's nurses Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
Based on 2025 data, children's nursess in the London earned £42,431 at the median — 24.2% above the national benchmark of £34,173. This is particularly notable given ongoing NHS recruitment challenges and rising demand for healthcare staff. In practical terms, living costs in the London run 16.4% above average. That means £42,431 stretches to roughly £36,453 in real spending power. Compared to the City of London average across all roles (£67,064), children's nursess take home 36.7% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £42,431 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £36,453 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Salary data is by ONS region. City of London is in the London region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average children's nurses salary in City of London?
The median children's nurses salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £42,431 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 City of London compare to the UK average?
Children's nurses in the London earn 24.2% above the national median of £34,173. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is children's nurses a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Children's nurses in the London earn £42,431, which is 36.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for children's nursess cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.