Average Care workers and home carers Salary in Nottingham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nottingham UA compares
The going rate for care workers and home carerss in the East Midlands? £20,806 at the median in 2025. That compares to £21,487 nationally — a gap of 3.2% below. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average, so a salary of £20,806 has an effective purchasing power closer to £22,664. Compared to the Nottingham UA average across all roles (£29,144), care workers and home carerss take home 28.6% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £20,806 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £22,664 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average.
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Care workers and home carers salary in areas near Nottingham UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average care workers and home carers salary in Nottingham UA?
The median care workers and home carers salary in the East Midlands (which includes Nottingham UA) is £20,806 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 Nottingham UA compare to the UK average?
Care workers and home carers in the East Midlands earn 3.2% below the national median of £21,487. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is care workers and home carers a well-paid job in Nottingham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144. Care workers and home carers in the East Midlands earn £20,806, which is 28.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for care workers and home carerss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nottingham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.