Average Chemical and related process operatives Salary in Nottingham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nottingham UA compares
For chemical and related process operativess based in the East Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £28,756. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £33,531 — making this 14.2% below the norm. In practical terms, living costs in the East Midlands run 8.2% below average. That means £28,756 stretches to roughly £31,325 in real spending power. Compared to the Nottingham UA average across all roles (£29,144), chemical and related process operativess take home 1.3% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £28,756 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £31,325 — 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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Chemical and related process operatives salary in areas near Nottingham UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average chemical and related process operatives salary in Nottingham UA?
The median chemical and related process operatives salary in the East Midlands (which includes Nottingham UA) is £28,756 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does chemical and related process operatives pay in Nottingham UA compare to the UK average?
Chemical and related process operatives in the East Midlands earn 14.2% below the national median of £33,531. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is chemical and related process operatives a well-paid job in Nottingham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144. Chemical and related process operatives in the East Midlands earn £28,756, which is 1.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for chemical and related process operativess cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nottingham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.