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Average Butchers Salary in Norwich

ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — East region

£28,738

+£809 (2.9% above) vs UK average

UK median: £27,929 · Hourly: £13.52

East vs all UK regions

East Midlands£25,689East£28,738South West£28,761

Mean annual: £30,326 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Norwich compares

vs UK average for butcherss +£809 (2.9% above)

vs Norwich all-jobs average +£281 (1.0% above)

Worth noting that butcherss in the East earned £28,738 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £27,929 — a difference of 2.9%. Factor in the East's cost of living (2.7% below the UK norm) and a £28,738 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £29,535. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457, so butcherss sit 1.0% more that benchmark.

Cost of Living Adjustment

After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £28,738 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,535 — 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average butchers salary in Norwich?

The median butchers salary in the East (which includes Norwich) is £28,738 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.

How does butchers pay in Norwich compare to the UK average?

Butchers in the East earn 2.9% above the national median of £27,929. This makes the East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.

Is butchers a well-paid job in Norwich compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457. Butchers in the East earn £28,738, which is 1.0% above the local average across all occupations.