Average Construction and building trades supervisors Salary in Leicester UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Leicester UA compares
For construction and building trades supervisorss based in the East Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £47,592. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £45,000 — making this 5.8% above the norm. Factor in the East Midlands's cost of living (8.2% below the UK norm) and a £47,592 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £51,843. Compared to the Leicester UA average across all roles (£29,411), construction and building trades supervisorss take home 61.8% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £47,592 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £51,843 — 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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Construction and building trades supervisors salary in areas near Leicester UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average construction and building trades supervisors salary in Leicester UA?
The median construction and building trades supervisors salary in the East Midlands (which includes Leicester UA) is £47,592 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does construction and building trades supervisors pay in Leicester UA compare to the UK average?
Construction and building trades supervisors in the East Midlands earn 5.8% above the national median of £45,000. This makes the East Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is construction and building trades supervisors a well-paid job in Leicester UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leicester UA is £29,411. Construction and building trades supervisors in the East Midlands earn £47,592, which is 61.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for construction and building trades supervisorss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leicester UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.