Average Specialist nurses Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
The going rate for specialist nursess in the South West? £39,217 at the median in 2025. That compares to £41,095 nationally — a gap of 4.6% below. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £39,217 stretches to roughly £40,809 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. By comparison, specialist nursess earn 7.0% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £39,217 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £40,809 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Salary data is by ONS region. Bristol, City of UA is in the South West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average specialist nurses salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median specialist nurses salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £39,217 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 Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Specialist nurses in the South West earn 4.6% below the national median of £41,095. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is specialist nurses a well-paid job in Bristol, City of UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. Specialist nurses in the South West earn £39,217, which is 7.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for specialist nursess cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.