Average Specialist nurses Salary in Stockton-on-Tees UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Stockton-on-Tees UA compares
In 2025, specialist nursess working in the North East took home a median salary of £48,666 — that's 18.4% above the national average of £41,095. 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. Compared to the Stockton-on-Tees UA average across all roles (£29,537), specialist nursess take home 64.8% more.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average specialist nurses salary in Stockton-on-Tees UA?
The median specialist nurses salary in the North East (which includes Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Stockton-on-Tees UA is £29,537. Specialist nurses in the North East earn £48,666, which is 64.8% 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 Stockton-on-Tees UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.