Average Communication operators Salary in Nottingham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nottingham UA compares
In 2025, communication operatorss working in the East Midlands took home a median salary of £31,686 — that's 9.3% below the national average of £34,934. In practical terms, living costs in the East Midlands run 8.2% below average. That means £31,686 stretches to roughly £34,516 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Nottingham UA is £29,144. By comparison, communication operatorss earn 8.7% more 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 £31,686 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £34,516 — 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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Communication operators salary in areas near Nottingham UA
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 communication operators salary in Nottingham UA?
The median communication operators salary in the East Midlands (which includes Nottingham UA) is £31,686 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does communication operators pay in Nottingham UA compare to the UK average?
Communication operators in the East Midlands earn 9.3% below the national median of £34,934. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is communication operators a well-paid job in Nottingham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144. Communication operators in the East Midlands earn £31,686, which is 8.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for communication operatorss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nottingham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.