Average Care workers and home carers Salary in Norwich
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Norwich compares
In 2025, care workers and home carerss working in the East took home a median salary of £22,390 — that's 4.2% above the national average of £21,487. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £22,390 has an effective purchasing power closer to £23,011. The all-jobs average in Norwich is £28,457. By comparison, care workers and home carerss earn 21.3% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £22,390 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £23,011 — 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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Care workers and home carers 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 care workers and home carers salary in Norwich?
The median care workers and home carers salary in the East (which includes Norwich) is £22,390 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does care workers and home carers pay in Norwich compare to the UK average?
Care workers and home carers in the East earn 4.2% above the national median of £21,487. This makes the East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is care workers and home carers a well-paid job in Norwich compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457. Care workers and home carers in the East earn £22,390, which is 21.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for care workers and home carerss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Norwich. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.