Average Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists Salary in Nottingham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nottingham UA compares
Worth noting that careers advisers and vocational guidance specialistss in the East Midlands earned £22,797 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £30,045 — a difference of 24.1%. In practical terms, living costs in the East Midlands run 8.2% below average. That means £22,797 stretches to roughly £24,833 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144, so careers advisers and vocational guidance specialistss sit 21.8% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £22,797 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £24,833 — 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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Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists salary in areas near Nottingham UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists salary in Nottingham UA?
The median careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists salary in the East Midlands (which includes Nottingham UA) is £22,797 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists pay in Nottingham UA compare to the UK average?
Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists in the East Midlands earn 24.1% below the national median of £30,045. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists a well-paid job in Nottingham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144. Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists in the East Midlands earn £22,797, which is 21.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for careers advisers and vocational guidance specialistss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nottingham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.