Physiotherapists vs Specialist nurses Salary (2025)

How do Physiotherapists and Specialist nurses salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Specialist nurses earns £1,832 more per year (5% higher)

Physiotherapists

£39,542
per year
vs

Specialist nurses

£41,374
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPhysiotherapistsSpecialist nursesDifference
Median Annual£39,542£41,374-£1,832
Mean Annual£39,688£41,118-£1,430
Monthly£3,295£3,448-£153
Weekly£760£796-£36
Hourly£19.01£19.89-£0.88

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePhysiotherapistsSpecialist nurses
10th (Entry)£25,229£22,970
25th£31,329£32,686
50th (Median)£39,542£41,374
75th£48,606£49,195
90th (Senior)£0£56,751
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Physiotherapists or a Specialist nurses?
A Specialist nurses earns more. The median salary for a Physiotherapists is £39,542, whilst a Specialist nurses earns £41,374 — a difference of £1,832 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Physiotherapists and a Specialist nurses?
The difference is £1,832 per year. Specialist nurses is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Physiotherapists or a Specialist nurses?
From a salary perspective, Specialist 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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