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Average Specialist nurses Salary in Gateshead

ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — North East region

£48,666

+£7,571 (18.4% above) vs UK average

UK median: £41,095 · Hourly: £26.46

North East vs all UK regions

East Midlands£35,957North East£48,666London£50,477

Mean annual: £51,273 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Gateshead compares

vs UK average for specialist nursess +£7,571 (18.4% above)

vs Gateshead all-jobs average +£20,159 (70.7% above)

The going rate for specialist nursess in the North East? £48,666 at the median in 2025. That compares to £41,095 nationally — a gap of 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. Compared to the Gateshead average across all roles (£28,507), specialist nursess take home 70.7% more.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average specialist nurses salary in Gateshead?

The median specialist nurses salary in the North East (which includes Gateshead) 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 Gateshead 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 Gateshead compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Gateshead is £28,507. Specialist nurses in the North East earn £48,666, which is 70.7% above the local average across all occupations.