Average Veterinary nurses Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
Based on 2025 data, veterinary nursess in the London earned £25,057 at the median — 6.0% below the national benchmark of £26,666. This is particularly notable given ongoing NHS recruitment challenges and rising demand for healthcare staff. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average, so a salary of £25,057 has an effective purchasing power closer to £21,527. Compared to the City of London average across all roles (£67,064), veterinary nursess take home 62.6% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £25,057 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £21,527 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Salary data is by ONS region. City of London is in the London region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average veterinary nurses salary in City of London?
The median veterinary nurses salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £25,057 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does veterinary nurses pay in City of London compare to the UK average?
Veterinary nurses in the London earn 6.0% below the national median of £26,666. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is veterinary nurses a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Veterinary nurses in the London earn £25,057, which is 62.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for veterinary nursess cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.