Average Specialist nurses Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
Based on 2025 data, specialist nursess in the London earned £50,477 at the median — 22.8% above the national benchmark of £41,095. This is particularly notable given ongoing NHS recruitment challenges and rising demand for healthcare staff. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average, so a salary of £50,477 has an effective purchasing power closer to £43,365. Compared to the City of London average across all roles (£67,064), specialist nursess take home 24.7% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £50,477 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £43,365 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Salary data is by ONS region. City of London is in the London 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 City of London?
The median specialist nurses salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £50,477 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 City of London compare to the UK average?
Specialist nurses in the London earn 22.8% above the national median of £41,095. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is specialist nurses a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Specialist nurses in the London earn £50,477, which is 24.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for specialist nursess cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.