Average Midwifery nurses Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
For midwifery nursess based in the Scotland, 2025 brought a median salary of £37,623. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £39,327 — making this 4.3% below the norm. This is particularly notable given ongoing NHS recruitment challenges and rising demand for healthcare staff. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £37,623 has an effective purchasing power closer to £40,762. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932, so midwifery nursess sit 7.7% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £37,623 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £40,762 — 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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Midwifery nurses salary in areas near Glasgow City
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 midwifery nurses salary in Glasgow City?
The median midwifery nurses salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £37,623 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does midwifery nurses pay in Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Midwifery nurses in the Scotland earn 4.3% below the national median of £39,327. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is midwifery nurses a well-paid job in Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Midwifery nurses in the Scotland earn £37,623, which is 7.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for midwifery nursess cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.