Average Nurse practitioners Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
The median pay for nurse practitionerss in the North East stood at £41,201 in 2025, placing them 0.5% below 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 North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £41,201 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £45,728. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786, so nurse practitionerss sit 29.6% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £41,201 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £45,728 — 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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Nurse practitioners salary in areas near Newcastle upon Tyne
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average nurse practitioners salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median nurse practitioners salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £41,201 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 Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Nurse practitioners in the North East earn 0.5% below the national median of £41,392. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is nurse practitioners 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. Nurse practitioners in the North East earn £41,201, which is 29.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for nurse practitionerss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.