Children's nurses vs Houseparents and residential wardens Salary (2025)

How do Children's nurses and Houseparents and residential wardens salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Children's nurses earns £4,341 more per year (14% higher)

Children's nurses

£36,051
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricChildren's nursesHouseparents and residential wardensDifference
Median Annual£36,051£31,710+£4,341
Mean Annual£36,302£30,609+£5,693
Monthly£3,004£2,643+£361
Weekly£693£610+£83
Hourly£17.33£15.25+£2.08

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChildren's nursesHouseparents and residential wardens
10th (Entry)£18,414£15,732
25th£27,916£24,191
50th (Median)£36,051£31,710
75th£44,823£38,478
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Children's nurses or a Houseparents and residential wardens?
A Children's nurses earns more. The median salary for a Children's nurses is £36,051, whilst a Houseparents and residential wardens earns £31,710 — a difference of £4,341 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Children's nurses and a Houseparents and residential wardens?
The difference is £4,341 per year. Children's nurses is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Children's nurses or a Houseparents and residential wardens?
From a salary perspective, Children's nurses offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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