Nurses: How Much Should You Be Paid?

Should the Gov pay NHS nurses more? Are NHS band pay rates fair? Do nurses in the private sector really get paid more than NHS colleagues? Will Clap For The NHS translate into more pay?

We've written a huge amount about nursing pay elsewhere on this site. We know it's a subject that nurses are very interested in. Now we want to know what YOU think. Comment Like ❤️ Reply below.

*Please note, this article was written before the 3% pay rise was agreed in July 2021. For all the latest info regarding pay as an NHS Nurse, head to our comprehensive nursing pay guide.

Nurses were not included in the Government's announcement on July 21st 2020 that 900,000 public sector workers, including doctors, would be given a pay rise.

Many nurses felt scorned and the RCN said it was unacceptable given the effort and risk nurses have made during the Coronavirus pandemic.

NHS nursing pay is now in its third year of the New Pay Deal. The average NHS nurse gets paid £33,384.

Some feel this doesn't reflect the work nurses do and the Government should pay more.

For nurses in the private sector where pay is unregulated nurses tend to earn a little more, but have fewer benefits.

Is this a myth?

Care home nurses - has it ever been more challenging to work in the care home sector than in 2020?

Do you feel you are recognised for your hard work well enough in your remuneration?

National support for nurses is at an all-time high as a result of Coronavirus.

Clap For The NHS showed the gratitude of millions.

But are the British public prepared to pay more taxes to fund a pay increase for nurses?

NHS Pay Bands mean NHS nurses can earn higher salaries if they are prepared to move up a Band.

Is that fair?

Do the Pay Bands reflect what nursing is worth?

Let me know in the comments your thoughts on nursing pay - let's chat there!

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