Average Community nurses Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical community nurses in the West Midlands earned £30,574. Compared to the UK median of £33,764, that's 9.4% below. This is particularly notable given ongoing NHS recruitment challenges and rising demand for healthcare staff. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £30,574 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £33,414. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374, so community nursess sit 8.4% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £30,574 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £33,414 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average community nurses salary in Birmingham?
The median community nurses salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £30,574 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does community nurses pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Community nurses in the West Midlands earn 9.4% below the national median of £33,764. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is community nurses a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Community nurses in the West Midlands earn £30,574, which is 8.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for community nursess cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.