Average Carpenters and joiners Salary in Nottingham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nottingham UA compares
Worth noting that carpenters and joinerss in the East Midlands earned £28,888 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £33,797 — a difference of 14.5%. In practical terms, living costs in the East Midlands run 8.2% below average. That means £28,888 stretches to roughly £31,468 in real spending power. Compared to the Nottingham UA average across all roles (£29,144), carpenters and joinerss take home 0.9% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £28,888 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £31,468 — 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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Carpenters and joiners salary in areas near Nottingham UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average carpenters and joiners salary in Nottingham UA?
The median carpenters and joiners salary in the East Midlands (which includes Nottingham UA) is £28,888 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does carpenters and joiners pay in Nottingham UA compare to the UK average?
Carpenters and joiners in the East Midlands earn 14.5% below the national median of £33,797. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is carpenters and joiners a well-paid job in Nottingham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144. Carpenters and joiners in the East Midlands earn £28,888, which is 0.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for carpenters and joinerss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nottingham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.