Salary Guide 2026
Nurse Salary in London
Based on market data for mid-level professionals (3-5 years experience).
Entry Level
£32,500
/year
Mid Level
£55,640
/year
Senior
£90,000
/year
Based on 1,149 real Nurse job postings in London. Figures reflect live listings on ResumeKart. Salaries as advertised; currencies not converted.
💼 6+ live Nurse jobs in London paying £55,640+
Open roles at or above the median — apply with an ATS-optimised resume to land the top of the range.
Deputy Regional Chief Nurse - Director of Stat Funcs, Progs & Imp
NHS England · Waterloo, South East London
ITU NURSES – PRIVATE HOSPITALS
Zentar Group · London, UK
Immunisation Nurse - London
Gel Resourcing Ltd · The City, Central London
Immunisation Nurse - London
Gel Resourcing Ltd · London, UK
Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust · Paddington, West London
Band 8A Lead Nurse: Substance Misuse in Liver Transplant
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust · Parliament Hill, North London
Live Market Data
Sourced from Adzuna's job market intelligence — refreshed every few hours.
12-Month Salary Trend
Average advertised salary, monthly
£45k
↑ 5.8% YoY
Salary Distribution
How 17,989 live job postings break down by advertised salary
Top 5 companies hiring Nurse in London
Live employer leaderboard from Adzuna job postings
- 1Exemplar Health Care384 openings
- 2Sanctuary Group354 openings
- 3Elysium Healthcare337 openings
- 4IVC Evidensia297 openings
- 5Spire Healthcare296 openings
Cost of Living in London
London salaries are the highest in the UK but lag behind US equivalents. Strong benefits and work-life balance offset the gap.
Factors Affecting Nurse Salary in London
Years of Experience
Entry-level Nurses in London start around £32,500, while senior professionals with 8+ years can earn £90,000 or more.
Company Size & Stage
Startups may offer lower base pay but compensate with equity. Established enterprises and FAANG-tier companies in London typically pay at the top of the range.
Technical Skills
Specialised skills command premium salaries. For Nurses, in-demand skills can increase compensation by 15-30% above the median.
Education & Certifications
Advanced degrees (MBA, MS) and industry certifications can add 10-20% to base salary, especially at senior levels.
How to Negotiate a Higher Nurse Salary
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