Registered nurse practitioners Pay Data UK — 2024

Registered nurse practitioners roles in the UK earn a median of £39,465 per year, equivalent to £23.30 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 4.8% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £30,630 to £63,344 per year.

Median Annual Pay

£39,465

as of 2024

Median Hourly Pay

£23.30

per hour

Year-on-Year Change

+4.8%

vs 2023

Annual Pay Range

£31,579 £49,310

25th – 75th percentile

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Registered nurse practitioners roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Registered nurse practitioners

Registered nurse practitioners provide nursing care for the sick, injured and others in need of such care, assist medical doctors with their tasks and also provide care independently, including diagnosing patients, the ordering and interpretation of tests, the determination of treatment and prescription of medication.

Typical Tasks and Duties

Entry Routes and Qualifications

Qualification as a nurse is via a diploma or degree course, both of which are provided by universities, or through an apprenticeship. Courses comprise both theoretical and practical work, including placements in hospital and community settings. To become an advanced nurse practitioner significant experience and qualification to a postgraduate level is usually required.

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Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.