Average Children's nurses Salary in Norwich
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Norwich compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical children's nurses in the East earned £42,765. Compared to the UK median of £34,173, that's 25.1% above. This is particularly notable given ongoing NHS recruitment challenges and rising demand for healthcare staff. Factor in the East's cost of living (2.7% below the UK norm) and a £42,765 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £43,952. The all-jobs average in Norwich is £28,457. By comparison, children's nursess earn 50.3% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £42,765 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £43,952 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Salary data is by ONS region. Norwich is in the East 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 Norwich?
The median children's nurses salary in the East (which includes Norwich) is £42,765 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 Norwich compare to the UK average?
Children's nurses in the East earn 25.1% above the national median of £34,173. This makes the East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is children's nurses a well-paid job in Norwich compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457. Children's nurses in the East earn £42,765, which is 50.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for children's nursess cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Norwich. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.