Average Specialist nurses Salary in Norwich
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Norwich compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical specialist nurses in the East earned £45,027. Compared to the UK median of £41,095, that's 9.6% above. This is particularly notable given ongoing NHS recruitment challenges and rising demand for healthcare staff. In practical terms, living costs in the East run 2.7% below average. That means £45,027 stretches to roughly £46,276 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457, so specialist nursess sit 58.2% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £45,027 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £46,276 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average specialist nurses salary in Norwich?
The median specialist nurses salary in the East (which includes Norwich) is £45,027 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 Norwich compare to the UK average?
Specialist nurses in the East earn 9.6% above the national median of £41,095. This makes the East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is specialist nurses a well-paid job in Norwich compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457. Specialist nurses in the East earn £45,027, which is 58.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for specialist nursess cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Norwich. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.