Nursing auxiliaries and assistants Salary in United Kingdom
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 459,000 employees
10th percentile
£8,341
25th percentile
£15,048
Median
£23,483
Mean
£22,857
75th percentile
£29,633
90th percentile
£35,683
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £8,341 |
| 25th percentile | £15,048 |
| Median | £23,483 |
| Mean | £22,857 |
| 75th percentile | £29,633 |
| 90th percentile | £35,683 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£462
Mean £461
Hourly
£13.71
Mean £14.68
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £462 | £461 |
| Hourly | £13.71 | £14.68 |
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
Employment patterns
- 60% of Nursing auxiliaries work full-time
- 1.9% are self-employed
- 93% of employees have permanent contracts
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
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