Average Specialist nurses Salary in North Tyneside
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How North Tyneside compares
For specialist nursess based in the North East, 2025 brought a median salary of £48,666. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £41,095 — making this 18.4% above the norm. This is particularly notable given ongoing NHS recruitment challenges and rising demand for healthcare staff. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £48,666 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £54,013. The all-jobs average in North Tyneside is £29,311. By comparison, specialist nursess earn 66.0% 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 North Tyneside
Salary data is by ONS region. North Tyneside 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 North Tyneside?
The median specialist nurses salary in the North East (which includes North Tyneside) 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 North Tyneside 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 North Tyneside compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in North Tyneside is £29,311. Specialist nurses in the North East earn £48,666, which is 66.0% 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 North Tyneside. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.