Average Mental health nurses Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
For mental health nursess based in the Scotland, 2025 brought a median salary of £40,506. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £40,028 — making this 1.2% above the norm. This is particularly notable given ongoing NHS recruitment challenges and rising demand for healthcare staff. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £40,506 stretches to roughly £43,885 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932, so mental health nursess sit 16.0% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £40,506 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £43,885 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Salary data is by ONS region. Glasgow City is in the Scotland region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average mental health nurses salary in Glasgow City?
The median mental health nurses salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £40,506 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does mental health nurses pay in Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Mental health nurses in the Scotland earn 1.2% above the national median of £40,028. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is mental health nurses a well-paid job in Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Mental health nurses in the Scotland earn £40,506, which is 16.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for mental health nursess cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.