Average Specialist nurses Salary in Sunderland
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Sunderland 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. The all-jobs average in Sunderland is £28,214. By comparison, specialist nursess earn 72.5% 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 Sunderland
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average specialist nurses salary in Sunderland?
The median specialist nurses salary in the North East (which includes Sunderland) 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 Sunderland 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 Sunderland compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Sunderland is £28,214. Specialist nurses in the North East earn £48,666, which is 72.5% 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 Sunderland. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.