Average Specialist nurses Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
For specialist nursess based in the South East, 2025 brought a median salary of £41,140. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £41,095 — making this 0.1% above the norm. This is particularly notable given ongoing NHS recruitment challenges and rising demand for healthcare staff. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £41,140 has an effective purchasing power closer to £39,864. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so specialist nursess sit 21.4% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £41,140 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £39,864 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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Specialist nurses salary in areas near Southampton UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Southampton UA is in the South 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 Southampton UA?
The median specialist nurses salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £41,140 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 Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Specialist nurses in the South East earn 0.1% above the national median of £41,095. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is specialist nurses a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Specialist nurses in the South East earn £41,140, which is 21.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for specialist nursess cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.