Average Veterinary nurses Salary in Norwich
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Norwich compares
Based on 2025 data, veterinary nursess in the East earned £26,528 at the median — 0.5% below the national benchmark of £26,666. This is particularly notable given ongoing NHS recruitment challenges and rising demand for healthcare staff. In practical terms, living costs in the East run 2.7% below average. That means £26,528 stretches to roughly £27,264 in real spending power. Compared to the Norwich average across all roles (£28,457), veterinary nursess take home 6.8% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £26,528 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £27,264 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Salary data is by ONS region. Norwich is in the East 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 Norwich?
The median veterinary nurses salary in the East (which includes Norwich) is £26,528 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 Norwich compare to the UK average?
Veterinary nurses in the East earn 0.5% 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 Norwich compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457. Veterinary nurses in the East earn £26,528, which is 6.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for veterinary nursess cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Norwich. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.