Average Chefs Salary in Nottingham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nottingham UA compares
In practical terms, a chefs in the East Midlands earned a median of £23,315 during 2025, which works out to 12.1% below the UK-wide median of £26,531. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average, so a salary of £23,315 has an effective purchasing power closer to £25,398. The all-jobs average in Nottingham UA is £29,144. By comparison, chefss earn 20.0% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £23,315 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £25,398 — 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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Salary data is by ONS region. Nottingham UA is in the East Midlands region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average chefs salary in Nottingham UA?
The median chefs salary in the East Midlands (which includes Nottingham UA) is £23,315 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does chefs pay in Nottingham UA compare to the UK average?
Chefs in the East Midlands earn 12.1% below the national median of £26,531. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is chefs a well-paid job in Nottingham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144. Chefs in the East Midlands earn £23,315, which is 20.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for chefss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nottingham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.