Average Clergy Salary in Norwich
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Norwich compares
Based on 2025 data, clergys in the East earned £31,449 at the median — 2.6% above the national benchmark of £30,655. Factor in the East's cost of living (2.7% below the UK norm) and a £31,449 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £32,322. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457, so clergys sit 10.5% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £31,449 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £32,322 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Clergy salary in areas near Norwich
Salary data is by ONS region. Norwich is in the East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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What is the average clergy salary in Norwich?
The median clergy salary in the East (which includes Norwich) is £31,449 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does clergy pay in Norwich compare to the UK average?
Clergys in the East earn 2.6% above the national median of £30,655. This makes the East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is clergy a well-paid job in Norwich compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457. Clergys in the East earn £31,449, which is 10.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for clergys cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Norwich. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.