Average Nurse practitioners Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
The median pay for nurse practitionerss in the West Midlands stood at £42,256 in 2025, placing them 2.1% above the UK-wide figure of £41,392. 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 £42,256 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £46,181. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374, so nurse practitionerss sit 26.6% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £42,256 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £46,181 — 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 nurse practitioners salary in Birmingham?
The median nurse practitioners salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £42,256 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does nurse practitioners pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Nurse practitioners in the West Midlands earn 2.1% above the national median of £41,392. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is nurse practitioners a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Nurse practitioners in the West Midlands earn £42,256, which is 26.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for nurse practitionerss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.