Mental Health Nurse Salary in the UK

£33,100
per year
per month
£2,170
per month
per year

Mental Health Nurse - Average Salary

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse is £33,100 gross per year (£2,170 net per month), which is £3,500 (+12%) higher than the UK's national average salary.
A Mental Health Nurse can expect an average starting salary of £25,100. The highest salaries can exceed £50,000.
£25,100
Low
£33,100
Average salary
£50,000
High
£1,720
Low
£2,170
Average salary
£3,150
High

Mental Health Nurse Salary Range

Low
£25,100
Average salary
£33,100
Senior
£39,400
High
£50,000
Low
£1,720
Average salary
£2,170
Senior
£2,530
High
£3,150
Among Mental Health Nurses, Band 5 Mental Health Nurses tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced roles like Band 8 Mental Health Nurses enjoy the highest salaries.

Mental Health Nurse - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Band 8 Mental Health Nurse£48K/year
+46% 
Band 7 Mental Health Nurse£38K/year
+16% 
Band 6 Mental Health Nurse£33K/year
+1% 
Band 5 Mental Health Nurse£28K/year
 -17%

Mental Health Nurse - Pay by Experience Level

An Entry Level Mental Health Nurse with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of £27,800 gross per year. A mid career Mental Health Nurse with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of £31,600, while a Senior Mental Health Nurse with 10-20 years of experience makes on average £39,400. Mental Health Nurses with more than 20 years of experience earn £45,700 on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Mental Health Nurse

Late Career▲ +38%
Senior▲ +19%
Average Salary£33,100/year
Mid Career▼ -5%
Entry Level▼ -16%

Gender Breakdown

Female
83%
Male
17%

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Mental Health Nurse - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Mental Health Nurse jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Mental Health Nurse

How much does a Mental Health Nurse make in the UK?
A Mental Health Nurse in the UK earns an average of £33,100 gross per year, which is about £2,170 net per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Mental Health Nurse updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Mental Health Nurse in the UK?
The starting salary of a Mental Health Nurse in the UK is around £25,100 gross per year. Band 5 Mental Health Nurses usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Mental Health Nurse in the UK?
The highest salary of a Mental Health Nurse in the UK can reach and exceed £50,000 gross per year. Band 8 Mental Health Nurses usually have the highest salaries.
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