Average Nurse practitioners Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
The median pay for nurse practitionerss in the South West stood at £42,091 in 2025, placing them 1.7% above the UK-wide figure of £41,392. This is particularly notable given ongoing NHS recruitment challenges and rising demand for healthcare staff. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £42,091 has an effective purchasing power closer to £43,799. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652, so nurse practitionerss sit 14.8% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £42,091 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £43,799 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Nurse practitioners salary in areas near Bristol, City of UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bristol, City of UA is in the South West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average nurse practitioners salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median nurse practitioners salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £42,091 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 Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Nurse practitioners in the South West earn 1.7% above the national median of £41,392. This makes the South West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is nurse practitioners a well-paid job in Bristol, City of UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. Nurse practitioners in the South West earn £42,091, which is 14.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for nurse practitionerss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.