Average Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) Salary in Norwich
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Norwich compares
The going rate for assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)s in the East? £28,109 at the median in 2025. That compares to £31,041 nationally — a gap of 9.4% below. In practical terms, living costs in the East run 2.7% below average. That means £28,109 stretches to roughly £28,889 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457, so assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)s sit 1.2% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £28,109 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £28,889 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) salary across UK regions
Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) salary in areas near Norwich
Salary data is by ONS region. Norwich is in the East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) salary in Norwich?
The median assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) salary in the East (which includes Norwich) is £28,109 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) pay in Norwich compare to the UK average?
Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)s in the East earn 9.4% below the national median of £31,041. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) a well-paid job in Norwich compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457. Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)s in the East earn £28,109, which is 1.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)s cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Norwich. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.