Average Construction operatives n.e.c. Salary in Nottingham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nottingham UA compares
For construction operatives n.e.c.s based in the East Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £29,684. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £30,237 — making this 1.8% below the norm. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average, so a salary of £29,684 has an effective purchasing power closer to £32,336. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144, so construction operatives n.e.c.s sit 1.9% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £29,684 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £32,336 — 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.
Construction operatives n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Construction operatives n.e.c. 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 construction operatives n.e.c. salary in Nottingham UA?
The median construction operatives n.e.c. salary in the East Midlands (which includes Nottingham UA) is £29,684 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 operatives n.e.c. pay in Nottingham UA compare to the UK average?
Construction operatives n.e.c.s in the East Midlands earn 1.8% below the national median of £30,237. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is construction operatives n.e.c. a well-paid job in Nottingham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144. Construction operatives n.e.c.s in the East Midlands earn £29,684, which is 1.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for construction operatives n.e.c.s cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nottingham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.