Nursing auxiliaries and assistants Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median nursing auxiliaries and assistants salary in the UK is £24,761 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £23,895, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £14.60.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £23,575 in North East to £28,327 in London. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£24,761
Annual
UK Mean
£23,895
Annual
Hourly Rate
£14.60
Median
UK Jobs
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Regional Salary Breakdown
The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).
| Region | Median | Mean | CoL Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | £28,327 | £25,307 | £24,336 |
| Scotland | £27,607 | £27,571 | £29,910 |
| East | £25,030 | £23,986 | £25,725 |
| East Midlands | £24,908 | £23,449 | £27,133 |
| South West | £24,695 | £23,839 | £25,697 |
| Wales | £24,606 | £23,367 | £27,340 |
| North West | £23,915 | £23,316 | £26,223 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £23,781 | £22,214 | £26,277 |
| South East | £23,719 | £23,309 | £22,984 |
| West Midlands | £23,591 | £22,563 | £25,783 |
| North East | £23,575 | £22,883 | £26,165 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average nursing auxiliaries and assistants salary in the UK?
The median nursing auxiliaries and assistants salary in the UK is £24,761 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £23,895, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays nursing auxiliaries and assistants the most?
London pays the highest nursing auxiliaries and assistants salaries with a median of £28,327.
How does nursing auxiliaries and assistants pay vary by region?
Nursing auxiliaries and assistants salaries range from £23,575 in North East to £28,327 in London.
Are nursing auxiliaries and assistants salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the typical hourly rate for nursing auxiliaries and assistants?
The median hourly rate for nursing auxiliaries and assistants in the UK is £14.60 (ONS ASHE 2025).
About this data
All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.