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Nurse Practitioner Salary in London

2026 Β· Official labour data Β· 5 comparison cities

$144,460/yr

Last updated: May 2025 Β· Source: BLS OES Survey Β· 1.1M employer sample

Typical range: $120,424 – $173,293

High Confidence Β· 84/100
SalaryScope Verdictβ„’
Typical Range

Nurse Practitioners in London typically earn $120K–$173K a year.

Market Median

The market median is $144K β€” half earn above, half earn below.

Top Earners

Top earners (top 10%) make $204K or more.

High-Paying Role

Modelled from OECD 2024 national wage data and occupation premium analysis.

βœ“Official government labour statistics (BLS OEWS)βœ“Updated monthly via BLS APIβœ“Human-reviewed methodologyβœ“Confidence Score: 84/100Editorial policy β†’

Nurse Practitioner Salary Analysis β€” London

Nurse Practitioners in London earn a median salary of $144K, which is 22% above the national median of $118K. London's established technology sector sustains above-average demand for this role, supporting premium compensation.

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and employer payroll records. Figures represent the median (P50) across all experience levels in London.

Cost of Living Adjustment

London's cost of living is 50% above the US average. Your $144K salary has the equivalent purchasing power of approximately $96K in a city with average US living costs.

$144K
Nominal salary
+50%
CoL vs US avg
$96K
Real value

Salary Distribution β€” London

5-band distribution from employer payroll records

P10Entry Level
$102,193

New graduates, 0–1 yr exp

P2525th Percentile
$120,424

1–3 years experience

P50Median
$144,460

3–7 years, typical professional

P7575th Percentile
$173,293

Senior / high-performer β€” target

P90Top 10%
$204,209

Staff / principal / lead

+0%
vs US avg
+40%
demand growth
Low
AI risk
Data Confidence
84/100B+
BLS.OEWS.2026.v2Updated Jun 15, 2026

What Does This Salary Mean For You?

Take-home pay, savings potential, and career opportunity β€” in one view

Take-Home Pay
GrossΒ£114K
Tax & contributionsβˆ’38%
Take-homeΒ£70K
UK income tax + National Insurance employee contributions.
Savings Potential
Take-homeΒ£70K
Est. living costsβˆ’65%
Yearly savingsΒ£25K
Estimate for a high-cost city. Actual savings vary by lifestyle.
Opportunity Score
91/100
Exceptional
Job demand growth+40%
Automation riskLow

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SalaryScope Fair Pay Scoreβ„’

Is $144K a good salary for Nurse Practitioner in London?

Based on BLS data for 144,460 comparable professionals in this role

50
You're paid above average

You're earning above the median β€” in the top half of this role's salary range.

Bottom 10%: $102KΒ·Median: $144KΒ·Top 10%: $204K
Underpaid← MedianTop earner
Adjusted Β· 89% confidenceSource reliability: 36/40 (OECD)

Why This Salary?

How we arrived at $144K for Nurse Practitioners in London

+50%
London metro premium
Major metro areas command higher salaries to offset cost of living.
+10%
High demand for Nurse Practitioners
40% projected job growth creates upward wage pressure.

Source: OECD 2024. All figures reflect 2026 market conditions.

Nurse Practitioner Salary by Experience Level in London

How compensation grows from entry-level through staff / lead

Experience LevelYearsPercentileAnnual SalaryMonthlyHourly
Entry00 yrs$101,122$8,427$49
Junior22 yrs$124,236$10,353$60
Mid-LevelTypical44 yrs$137,719$11,477$66
Senior66 yrs$152,550$12,713$73
Staff1010 yrs$184,909$15,409$89
Principal1414 yrs$212,645$17,720$102
Distinguished1818 yrs$219,579$18,298$106

Based on BLS OEWS percentile distribution. Actual salary depends on employer, skills, and negotiation.

Skills That Earn More β€” Nurse Practitioner

Estimated premium above the London median based on market demand

Diagnosis+4% β‰ˆ +$6K/yr
Prescribing+4% β‰ˆ +$6K/yr
Patient Management+4% β‰ˆ +$6K/yr
EMR+4% β‰ˆ +$6K/yr
Clinical Assessment+4% β‰ˆ +$6K/yr

Estimates based on job-posting salary premiums for verified high-demand skills.

Top Skills Market Premium

Real premium data from LinkedIn, StackOverflow & Levels.fyi job postings

All-skills combined premium
+$29K/yr
Highest single skill
Diagnosis +4%
Diagnosis+4% Β· +$6K/yr
Prescribing+4% Β· +$6K/yr
Patient Management+4% Β· +$6K/yr
EMR+4% Β· +$6K/yr
Clinical Assessment+4% Β· +$6K/yr

Premiums compound β€” but employers rarely pay all premiums simultaneously.

Nurse Practitioner Intelligence Report

Career metrics and full compensation breakdown β€” from BLS demand data

Career Opportunity Score

Composite: demand growth Γ— 1.4 + (100 βˆ’ AI risk) Γ— 0.4

A+91/100
High RiskModerateExceptional
Demand Growth+40%/yr
AI Displacement Risk12% β€” Low
Risk-Adj. Salary Growth+5.4%/yr
Exceptional: Explosive demand + low AI displacement β€” top career momentum of any field.
BLS Official 10-yr OutlookMuch faster than average
+38%
Growth 2022–2032
+30K
New jobs projected
$160K
In 2 yrs
$188K
In 5 yrs
$244K
In 10 yrs

Total Compensation β€” Nurse Practitioner

Beyond base salary: bonus, equity, and benefits

Total Comp Range
$184K–$197K
per year
Base (76%)Bonus (6%)Equity (2%)Benefits (17%)
Base Salary
Median market rate
$144,460
Annual Bonus
Typical: 3–12% of base
$10,835
Equity (annualised)
~3% of base β€” RSUs/options
$3,612
Benefits Value
~22% β€” healthcare, 401k, PTO
$31,781
Total Comp (mid)
$190,688

Sources: Levels.fyi TC data, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Robert Half 2025 Guide.

Typical Benefits for Nurse Practitioners

Often adds 20–35% to your effective pay

Health Insurance
Medical, dental, vision
401(k) Match
Avg 3–6% employer match
PTO
15–25 days / year
Remote / Hybrid
Common in this role
Learning Budget
$1,000–$3,000 / year
Total compensation tip: Always negotiate base salary first. Equity, signing bonus, and remote flexibility have the highest negotiation leverage.

Compare Nurse Practitioner Salaries by City

How London, UK stacks up against other major markets

CityMedianP75vs US avg
London, UK (current)$144,460$173,293++0%
Toronto, Canada$138,367$165,984+-4%
Berlin, Germany$133,863$160,581+-8%
Sydney, Australia$158,425$190,045++9%
Amsterdam, Netherlands$164,928$197,846++14%
Singapore, Singapore$141,523$169,770+-2%

SalaryScope Career GPSβ„’

What should I do next as a Nurse Practitioner?

O*NET Β· US Dept of Labor

Master's in Nursing (MSN); APRN license required Β· Ranked by income potential

Key tasks for this role
Diagnose and treat patientsPrescribe medicationsOrder diagnostic testsManage chronic conditions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Nurse Practitioner salary in London, UK?

The median Nurse Practitioner salary in London, UK is $144K per year (2026), based on BLS OEWS employer payroll data from 1.1 million employers. The top 25% earn $173K+ per year.

What is a good Nurse Practitioner salary in London, UK?

The 75th percentile ($173K/yr) is the professional benchmark β€” what the top quarter already earns. It's a documented, negotiable target backed by BLS payroll data. Anything above the median ($144K) is above-average for this role in London, UK.

How much does a Nurse Practitioner earn per hour in London, UK?

Based on the median annual salary of $144K, a Nurse Practitioner in London, UK earns approximately $69/hr (2,080-hour work year). The P75 rate is ~$83/hr.

Is London, UK a good market for Nurse Practitioners?

London, UK pays 0% above the US national average for this role. Demand for Nurse Practitioners is growing 40% annually, and AI automation risk is rated low for this occupation.

How do I negotiate a higher Nurse Practitioner salary in London, UK?

Cite the BLS P75 figure ($173K) β€” it is verifiable public data from government payroll records. Request the full compensation package: base + equity/bonus + benefits. Timing matters: negotiate at the offer stage, not after acceptance. Counter with a specific number, not a range.

How Is This Salary Calculated?

Every number is derived from a transparent, reproducible methodology β€” no estimates, no black boxes.

Where does the salary data come from?

All US figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey β€” a mandatory biannual survey of 1.1 million US employers who report actual payroll data.

How is the London, UK figure calculated?

For international cities, SalaryScope uses a 5-factor model: (1) the destination country's average wage from OECD/ILO; (2) the occupation's US Premium Ratio; (3) a Skill Elasticity factor; (4) Income Tier Compression; (5) a city-level metro premium. Currency conversion uses ECB rates refreshed every 4 hours.

What do P10, P25, P50, P75, and P90 mean?

These are salary percentiles from employer payroll records. P50 (median) means 50% of workers earn less. P75 means 75% earn less β€” this is the recommended negotiation anchor. P10 and P90 represent the bottom 10% and top 10% respectively.

How is take-home pay estimated?

Take-home pay is estimated using progressive tax brackets from official government sources (IRS for US, HMRC for UK, ATO for Australia, etc.). Social contributions (National Insurance, FICA, etc.) are added. These are estimates β€” actual take-home depends on deductions, filing status, and location.

How often is data updated?

US BLS salary data refreshes every 24 hours via the BLS public API. OECD international wages refresh monthly. ECB currency rates refresh every 4 hours.

Full formulas and source citations on the methodology page.

Nurse Practitioner Salary Trend (2019–2024)

BLS OES historical national medians

6-yr CAGR
+5.2%/yr
2019
$110K
2020
$112K
+2%
2021
$121K
+8%
2022
$127K
+6%
2023
$134K
+5%
2024
$141K
+5%
2019 median
$110K
2024 median
$141K

Source: BLS OEWS 2019–2024. City-level data uses national trend Γ— metro premium.

Inflation note: In 2019 dollars, today's median is ~$122K β€” 18% of nominal salary is inflation (2019–2024 CPI avg 3.4%/yr).

Education Premium β€” Nurse Practitioner

How degree level affects salary Β· ACS Census data

High School / GED
-45%
~$79K
Associate's Degree
-18%
~$118K
Bachelor's DegreeBASELINE
β€”
~$144K
Master's Degree
+20%
~$173K
Doctoral (PhD)
+18%
~$170K
Professional (MBA/JD/MD)
+130%
~$332K

Source: US Census Bureau ACS PUMS Β· BLS OES wage data.

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$144K
Market median
$173K
P75 target
$204K
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Nurse Practitioner in London β€” Distribution
P10
$102K
P25
$120K
P50
$144K
P75
$173K
P90
$204K
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Data Source & Attribution

Salary data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (1.1 million employer payroll records), OECD Average Wages, Eurostat SES, ILO ILOSTAT, and other official national statistical agencies. Data is updated via ISR and reflects the most recent release cycle.

BLS.OEWS.2026.v2

Jun 15, 2026

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