As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Operating Theatre Nurse in the United Kingdom is £48,535, with an hourly rate of £23, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £40,548 to £57,929, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £40,548
50TH(Median)   £48,535
75TH   £57,929
Operating Theatre Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Operating Theatre Nurse Salary £40,548 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Operating Theatre Nurse Salary £48,535 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Operating Theatre Nurse Salary £57,929 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Operating Theatre Nurse Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Operating Theatre Nurse salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Operating Theatre Nurse is about £48,535 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £23, a monthly salary of about £4,045, and a weekly pay of around £933. Click the switch button below to see more details about Operating Theatre Nurse hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Operating Theatre Nurses Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Operating Theatre Nurse's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £42,693 - £47,343, while Intermediate make £43,051 - £47,700, Senior earn £46,151 - £50,918, Specialist earn £49,516 - £54,984, Expert can reach £49,937 - £55,405 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Operating Theatre Nurse £45,912
Intermediate Level Operating Theatre Nurse £46,151
Senior Level Operating Theatre Nurse £49,236
Specialist Level Operating Theatre Nurse £53,162
Expert Level Operating Theatre Nurse £53,442
£45,912 0 yr
£46,151 < 2 yrs
£49,236 2-4 yrs
£53,162 5-8 yrs
£53,442 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 10%
Expert Level 10%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Operating Theatre Nurse?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Operating Theatre Nurse are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £52,418 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £48,895, and Manchester pays around £46,523 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Chief Operating Officer or Operating Theatre Nurse?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Chief Operating Officer makes more than an Operating Theatre Nurse. An Chief Operating Officer earns an average annual salary of £212,148. And an Operating Theatre Nurse earns an average annual salary of £48,535.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Chief Operating Officer
£157,745
£272,363

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