Children's nurses vs Midwifery nurses Salary (2025)

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

Midwifery nurses earns £1,440 more per year (4% higher)

Children's nurses

£36,051
per year
vs

Midwifery nurses

£37,491
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChildren's nursesMidwifery nursesDifference
Median Annual£36,051£37,491-£1,440
Mean Annual£36,302£38,707-£2,405
Monthly£3,004£3,124-£120
Weekly£693£721-£28
Hourly£17.33£18.02-£0.69

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChildren's nursesMidwifery nurses
10th (Entry)£18,414£19,766
25th£27,916£29,430
50th (Median)£36,051£37,491
75th£44,823£48,585
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Children's nurses or a Midwifery nurses?
A Midwifery nurses earns more. The median salary for a Children's nurses is £36,051, whilst a Midwifery nurses earns £37,491 — a difference of £1,440 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Children's nurses and a Midwifery nurses?
The difference is £1,440 per year. Midwifery nurses is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Children's nurses or a Midwifery nurses?
From a salary perspective, Midwifery 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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