Average Specialist nurses Salary in South Tyneside
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How South Tyneside compares
The median pay for specialist nursess in the North East stood at £48,666 in 2025, placing them 18.4% above the UK-wide figure of £41,095. This is particularly notable given ongoing NHS recruitment challenges and rising demand for healthcare staff. In practical terms, living costs in the North East run 9.9% below average. That means £48,666 stretches to roughly £54,013 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in South Tyneside is £25,490. By comparison, specialist nursess earn 90.9% 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 South Tyneside
Salary data is by ONS region. South 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 South Tyneside?
The median specialist nurses salary in the North East (which includes South 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 South 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 South Tyneside compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Tyneside is £25,490. Specialist nurses in the North East earn £48,666, which is 90.9% 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 South Tyneside. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.