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Average Dental nurses Salary in City of London

ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — London region
£20,540
-£2,075 (9.2% below) vs UK average
UK median: £22,615 · Hourly: £14.74
London vs all UK regions
London£20,540London£20,540South East£23,983
Mean annual: £23,129 · Jobs in region: N/A
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How City of London compares

vs UK average for dental nursess -£2,075 (9.2% below)
vs City of London all-jobs average -£46,524 (69.4% below)

The median pay for dental nursess in the London stood at £20,540 in 2025, placing them 9.2% below the UK-wide figure of £22,615. This is particularly notable given ongoing NHS recruitment challenges and rising demand for healthcare staff. Factor in the London's cost of living (16.4% above the UK norm) and a £20,540 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £17,646. The all-jobs average in City of London is £67,064. By comparison, dental nursess earn 69.4% less than the typical worker locally.

Cost of Living Adjustment

After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £20,540 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £17,646 — 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average dental nurses salary in City of London?

The median dental nurses salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £20,540 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.

How does dental nurses pay in City of London compare to the UK average?

Dental nurses in the London earn 9.2% below the national median of £22,615. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.

Is dental 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. Dental nurses in the London earn £20,540, which is 69.4% below the local average across all occupations.

About this data

Salary figures for dental nursess cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.

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