Counsellors vs Nursing Professionals Salary (2025)

How do Counsellors and Nursing Professionals salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Nursing Professionals earns £9,752 more per year (34% higher)

Counsellors

£28,402
per year
vs

Nursing Professionals

£38,154
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCounsellorsNursing ProfessionalsDifference
Median Annual£28,402£38,154-£9,752
Mean Annual£28,062£37,935-£9,873
Monthly£2,367£3,180-£813
Weekly£546£734-£188
Hourly£13.65£18.34-£4.69

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCounsellorsNursing Professionals
10th (Entry)£12,873£15,863
25th£19,249£28,469
50th (Median)£28,402£38,154
75th£34,590£47,766
90th (Senior)£0£56,631
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Counsellors or a Nursing Professionals?
A Nursing Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Counsellors is £28,402, whilst a Nursing Professionals earns £38,154 — a difference of £9,752 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Counsellors and a Nursing Professionals?
The difference is £9,752 per year. Nursing Professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Counsellors or a Nursing Professionals?
From a salary perspective, Nursing Professionals 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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