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.
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
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Mental Health Nurse Salary Range
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
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 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%
83%
Male
17%
17%
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