Average Specialist nurses Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
The going rate for specialist nursess in the West Midlands? £42,477 at the median in 2025. That compares to £41,095 nationally — a gap of 3.4% above. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £42,477 has an effective purchasing power closer to £46,423. The all-jobs average in Birmingham is £33,374. By comparison, specialist nursess earn 27.3% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £42,477 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £46,423 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average specialist nurses salary in Birmingham?
The median specialist nurses salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £42,477 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does specialist nurses pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Specialist nurses in the West Midlands earn 3.4% above the national median of £41,095. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is specialist nurses a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Specialist nurses in the West Midlands earn £42,477, which is 27.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for specialist nursess cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.