Average Community nurses Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
Based on 2025 data, community nursess in the North East earned £31,654 at the median — 6.2% below the national benchmark of £33,764. This is particularly notable given ongoing NHS recruitment challenges and rising demand for healthcare staff. In practical terms, living costs in the North East run 9.9% below average. That means £31,654 stretches to roughly £35,132 in real spending power. Compared to the Newcastle upon Tyne average across all roles (£31,786), community nursess take home 0.4% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £31,654 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £35,132 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average.
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Community nurses salary in areas near Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary data is by ONS region. Newcastle upon Tyne is in the North East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average community nurses salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median community nurses salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £31,654 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 Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Community nurses in the North East earn 6.2% 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 Newcastle upon Tyne compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786. Community nurses in the North East earn £31,654, which is 0.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for community nursess cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.