Region	Salary range (median)
Midlands 18 live adverts	£45,890 – £78,000 (£78,000 · 25th–75th pct)
North West 11 live adverts	£68,120 – £78,000 (£72,800 · 25th–75th pct)
Yorkshire 10 live adverts	£44,720 – £78,000 (£61,880 · 25th–75th pct)
South East 10 live adverts	£45,000 – £78,000 (£58,760 · 25th–75th pct)
London 12 live adverts	£39,880 – £67,600 (£56,571 · 25th–75th pct)
Scotland (indicative) no live adverts yet — baseline range	£31,000 – £41,000 (midpoint £36,000)

Methodology: medians reconcile live advertised UK salaries for this role and region; 25th–75th percentiles are shown only where at least 5 live salaried listings back them — they are measured or omitted, never interpolated. Rows marked indicative are anchored to our curated 2026 baseline ranges until enough live data accrues. Listings advertising an implausible annual figure (a mislabelled hourly or daily rate) are excluded rather than converted, because converting one means guessing the hours behind it.

Market view. Pay is set locally by practices (not always on Agenda for Change), so competencies drive it: chronic-disease modules (diabetes, asthma/COPD), immunisation and cervical-cytology training and, at the top end, minor-illness or prescribing skills. Experienced and advanced practice nurses reach Band 6+. Every placement turns on a live NMC PIN, enhanced DBS, occupational-health clearance and current mandatory training — we check each of these before placement.

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FAQs

What does a practice nurse earn in the UK?

Indicatively £30,000–£46,000 permanent, with London and advanced/prescribing roles at the top end.

What raises a practice nurse's pay?

Chronic-disease management modules, immunisation and cervical-screening competencies, and minor-illness or prescribing qualifications.

What do GP practices require of a practice nurse?

Live NMC registration, relevant primary-care competencies, enhanced DBS, occupational-health clearance and up-to-date mandatory training.

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