Nurse Salary (2026)

Software engineers remain among the highest-earning professionals across Europe, with demand consistently outpacing supply in most markets.

Estimates based on public benchmarks and modelled data. How we calculate →

Nurse salary by location

LondonUK
£31,000£50,500
Median: £39,500
UKUnited Kingdom
£29,000£47,500
Median: £37,000
DublinIreland
€29,000€47,500
Median: €37,000
AmsterdamNetherlands
€26,500€43,500
Median: €34,000
ParisFrance
€25,500€41,500
Median: €32,500
FranceFrance
€24,500€40,500
Median: €31,500
MunichGermany
€26,000€43,000
Median: €33,500
FrankfurtGermany
€25,500€42,000
Median: €33,000
BerlinGermany
€24,000€39,000
Median: €30,500
HamburgGermany
€24,000€39,500
Median: €31,000
GermanyGermany
€22,000€36,000
Median: €28,000
BarcelonaSpain
€20,000€32,500
Median: €25,500
MadridSpain
€18,500€30,000
Median: €23,500
SpainSpain
€17,500€29,000
Median: €22,500
ValenciaSpain
€17,500€29,000
Median: €22,500
SevillaSpain
€16,500€27,000
Median: €21,000
BilbaoSpain
€18,000€29,500
Median: €23,000
ZurichSwitzerland
CHF 36,000CHF 59,000
Median: CHF 46,000
SwitzerlandSwitzerland
CHF 34,500CHF 56,500
Median: CHF 44,000
StockholmSweden
€25,500€41,500
Median: €32,500
SwedenSweden
€24,500€40,500
Median: €31,500
OsloNorway
NOK 30,000NOK 49,500
Median: NOK 38,500
NorwayNorway
NOK 28,500NOK 46,500
Median: NOK 36,500
CopenhagenDenmark
DKK 27,500DKK 45,500
Median: DKK 35,500
DenmarkDenmark
DKK 24,000DKK 39,000
Median: DKK 30,500
MilanItaly
€18,500€30,000
Median: €23,500
RomeItaly
€17,500€29,000
Median: €22,500
ItalyItaly
€17,000€27,500
Median: €21,500
ViennaAustria
€20,500€34,000
Median: €26,500
AustriaAustria
€20,500€34,000
Median: €26,500
LisbonPortugal
€17,000€28,000
Median: €22,000
PortugalPortugal
€16,500€27,000
Median: €21,000
WarsawPoland
€14,000€23,000
Median: €18,000
PolandPoland
€12,500€20,500
Median: €16,000
PragueCzech Republic
€14,500€23,500
Median: €18,500
BrusselsBelgium
€23,500€38,500
Median: €30,000
BelgiumBelgium
€22,500€37,000
Median: €29,000
San FranciscoUSA
$57,500$94,000
Median: $73,500
New YorkUSA
$53,000$87,000
Median: $68,000
SeattleUSA
$54,500$89,500
Median: $70,000
AustinUSA
$43,000$70,500
Median: $55,000
Los AngelesUSA
$47,500$78,000
Median: $61,000
USAUSA
$45,000$74,000
Median: $58,000
TorontoCanada
CA$37,500CA$61,500
Median: CA$48,000
CanadaCanada
CA$33,000CA$54,500
Median: CA$42,500
SydneyAustralia
A$36,000A$59,000
Median: A$46,000
AustraliaAustralia
A$32,000A$52,500
Median: A$41,000
SingaporeSingapore
S$35,000S$57,500
Median: S$45,000
DubaiUAE
AED 62,000AED 102,000
Median: AED 79,500
Europe
€22,500€37,000
Median: €29,000

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average Nurse salary across Europe?

Nurse salaries vary significantly across Europe. London typically pays the most (often 30–45% above the European average). Amsterdam, Dublin, and Paris follow. Berlin and other German cities sit around the European average. Spain and other southern European markets pay 15–25% below average.

How do I know if I am underpaid as a Nurse?

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What is a good salary for a Nurse?

A competitive salary for a Nurse depends heavily on your city and years of experience. Use the table above to see location-specific ranges, or use our interactive tool to get a personalised estimate based on your exact situation.

How much does a senior Nurse earn?

Senior Nurse salaries (7+ years of experience) typically run 25–35% higher than mid-level rates. In high-paying markets like London and Amsterdam, senior Nurses can earn significantly above the median ranges shown.

Salary estimates are based on public benchmarks and modelled data. They represent gross annual base salary and do not include bonuses, equity, or benefits. Read our methodology →