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Average Midwifery nurses Salary in Norwich

ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — East region

£37,234

-£2,093 (5.3% below) vs UK average

UK median: £39,327 · Hourly: £23.85

East vs all UK regions

East Midlands£32,112East£37,234London£47,144

Mean annual: £35,419 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Norwich compares

vs UK average for midwifery nursess -£2,093 (5.3% below)

vs Norwich all-jobs average +£8,777 (30.8% above)

For midwifery nursess based in the East, 2025 brought a median salary of £37,234. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £39,327 — making this 5.3% below the norm. This is particularly notable given ongoing NHS recruitment challenges and rising demand for healthcare staff. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £37,234 has an effective purchasing power closer to £38,267. Compared to the Norwich average across all roles (£28,457), midwifery nursess take home 30.8% more.

Cost of Living Adjustment

After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £37,234 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £38,267 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average midwifery nurses salary in Norwich?

The median midwifery nurses salary in the East (which includes Norwich) is £37,234 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 Norwich compare to the UK average?

Midwifery nurses in the East earn 5.3% 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 Norwich compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457. Midwifery nurses in the East earn £37,234, which is 30.8% above the local average across all occupations.