Children's nurses Salary in United Kingdom
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 17,000 employees
Typical salary range
£22,724 – £42,297
Middle 50% of earners (25th–75th percentile)
Median £32,112
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
£22,724
Median
£32,112
Mean
£32,497
75th percentile
£42,297
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | £22,724 |
| Median | £32,112 |
| Mean | £32,497 |
| 75th percentile | £42,297 |
| 90th percentile | Not disclosed |
‘Not disclosed’ means ONS withheld this value because the sample was too small to publish without risking identification. See the ASHE methodology.
Pay by period
Weekly
£632
Mean £640
Hourly
£21.11
Mean £21.35
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £632 | £640 |
| Hourly | £21.11 | £21.35 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Sector pay context
Average weekly earnings in the Health and social work sector are £630/week. Earnings grew +5.1% over the past 12 months vs +2.9% nationally.
Source: ONS Average Weekly Earnings (EARN03), not seasonally adjusted · December 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
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