Primary education teaching professionals vs Specialist nurses Salary (2025)

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

Primary education teaching professionals earns £2,233 more per year (5% higher)
vs

Specialist nurses

£41,374
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPrimary education teaching professionalsSpecialist nursesDifference
Median Annual£43,607£41,374+£2,233
Mean Annual£42,928£41,118+£1,810
Monthly£3,634£3,448+£186
Weekly£839£796+£43
Hourly£20.96£19.89+£1.07

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePrimary education teaching professionalsSpecialist nurses
10th (Entry)£21,717£22,970
25th£31,798£32,686
50th (Median)£43,607£41,374
75th£51,815£49,195
90th (Senior)£63,143£56,751
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Primary education teaching professionals or a Specialist nurses?
A Primary education teaching professionals earns more. The median salary for a Primary education teaching professionals is £43,607, whilst a Specialist nurses earns £41,374 — a difference of £2,233 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Primary education teaching professionals and a Specialist nurses?
The difference is £2,233 per year. Primary education teaching professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Primary education teaching professionals or a Specialist nurses?
From a salary perspective, Primary education teaching 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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