Salary of Director of Nursing in United Kingdom 2026

How much does a Director of Nursing earn?

£70,764 / Annual
Based on 1000 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £56,928 Average salary: £70,764 Maximum: £85,272

Minimum
£56,928 Average salary
£70,764 Maximum
£85,272

£5,897 / Monthly
Based on 1000 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £4,744 Average salary: £5,897 Maximum: £7,106

Minimum
£4,744 Average salary
£5,897 Maximum
£7,106

£197 / Daily
Based on 1000 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £158 Average salary: £197 Maximum: £237

Minimum
£158 Average salary
£197 Maximum
£237

£37 / Hourly
Based on 1000 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £30 Average salary: £37 Maximum: £44

Minimum
£30 Average salary
£37 Maximum
£44

Salary data updated: August 2026

Salary of Director of Nursing in United Kingdom

Director of Nursing

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 2 weeks ago

Hurst, England, United Kingdom Pikes Peak Post Acute Full-time

Salary: Based on experience. General Purpose Define the roles and responsibilities of the Director of Nursing (DON)....
Director of Nursing

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 2 weeks ago

Northallerton, England, United Kingdom Pikes Peak Post Acute Full-time

General Purpose Define the roles and responsibilities of the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON is a registered nurse...
Director of Nursing

Found at: Sourcestack United Kingdom - 3 days ago

Winchester, United Kingdom Career Strategies Full-time

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our clinical team in Winchester, IL....

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FAQ - Director of Nursing

The average salary for Director of Nursing is GBP70,764 per year in United Kingdom. Salary estimates are based on 1000 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Director of Nursing in United Kingdom.

The lowest salary of Director of Nursing per year in United Kingdom is GBP56,928

The highest salary for Director of Nursing per year in United Kingdom is GBP85,272

Data updated: August 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in United Kingdom. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 1,000 job postings with salary.