Average Midwifery nurses Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
For midwifery nursess based in the London, 2025 brought a median salary of £47,144. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £39,327 — making this 19.9% above the norm. This is particularly notable given ongoing NHS recruitment challenges and rising demand for healthcare staff. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average, so a salary of £47,144 has an effective purchasing power closer to £40,502. Compared to the City of London average across all roles (£67,064), midwifery nursess take home 29.7% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £47,144 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £40,502 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Salary data is by ONS region. City of London is in the London 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 City of London?
The median midwifery nurses salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £47,144 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 City of London compare to the UK average?
Midwifery nurses in the London earn 19.9% above the national median of £39,327. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is midwifery nurses a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Midwifery nurses in the London earn £47,144, which is 29.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for midwifery nursess cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.