Average Specialist nurses Salary in Darlington UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Darlington UA compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, specialist nursess in the North East were paid a median of £48,666. The national equivalent stands at £41,095, putting this region 18.4% above. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £48,666 has an effective purchasing power closer to £54,013. The all-jobs average in Darlington UA is £29,692. By comparison, specialist nursess earn 63.9% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £48,666 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £54,013 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average.
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Specialist nurses salary in areas near Darlington UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Darlington UA is in the North East 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 Darlington UA?
The median specialist nurses salary in the North East (which includes Darlington UA) is £48,666 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 Darlington UA compare to the UK average?
Specialist nurses in the North East earn 18.4% above the national median of £41,095. This makes the North East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is specialist nurses a well-paid job in Darlington UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Darlington UA is £29,692. Specialist nurses in the North East earn £48,666, which is 63.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for specialist nursess cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Darlington UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.