Average Specialist nurses Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical specialist nurses in the Scotland earned £37,636. Compared to the UK median of £41,095, that's 8.4% below. This is particularly notable given ongoing NHS recruitment challenges and rising demand for healthcare staff. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £37,636 stretches to roughly £40,776 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Glasgow City is £34,932. By comparison, specialist nursess earn 7.7% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £37,636 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £40,776 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average specialist nurses salary in Glasgow City?
The median specialist nurses salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £37,636 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 Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Specialist nurses in the Scotland earn 8.4% 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 Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Specialist nurses in the Scotland earn £37,636, which is 7.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for specialist nursess cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.