Children's nurses vs Medical Practitioners Salary (2025)

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

Medical Practitioners earns £34,669 more per year (96% higher)

Children's nurses

£36,051
per year
vs

Medical Practitioners

£70,720
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChildren's nursesMedical PractitionersDifference
Median Annual£36,051£70,720-£34,669
Mean Annual£36,302£80,274-£43,972
Monthly£3,004£5,893-£2,889
Weekly£693£1,360-£667
Hourly£17.33£34.00-£16.67

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChildren's nursesMedical Practitioners
10th (Entry)£18,414£37,220
25th£27,916£51,611
50th (Median)£36,051£70,720
75th£44,823£98,599
90th (Senior)£0£136,670
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Children's nurses or a Medical Practitioners?
A Medical Practitioners earns more. The median salary for a Children's nurses is £36,051, whilst a Medical Practitioners earns £70,720 — a difference of £34,669 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Children's nurses and a Medical Practitioners?
The difference is £34,669 per year. Medical Practitioners is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Children's nurses or a Medical Practitioners?
From a salary perspective, Medical Practitioners 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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