Average Specialist nurses Salary in Northumberland UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Northumberland UA compares
Worth noting that specialist nursess in the North East earned £48,666 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £41,095 — a difference of 18.4%. This is particularly notable given ongoing NHS recruitment challenges and rising demand for healthcare staff. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Northumberland UA is £27,769, so specialist nursess sit 75.3% more that benchmark.
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 Northumberland UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Northumberland 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 Northumberland UA?
The median specialist nurses salary in the North East (which includes Northumberland 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 Northumberland 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 Northumberland UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Northumberland UA is £27,769. Specialist nurses in the North East earn £48,666, which is 75.3% 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 Northumberland UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.