Average Delivery drivers and couriers Salary in Nottingham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nottingham UA compares
In practical terms, a delivery drivers and couriers in the East Midlands earned a median of £23,828 during 2025, which works out to 3.2% below the UK-wide median of £24,627. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average, so a salary of £23,828 has an effective purchasing power closer to £25,956. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144, so delivery drivers and courierss sit 18.2% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £23,828 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £25,956 — 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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Delivery drivers and couriers 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 delivery drivers and couriers salary in Nottingham UA?
The median delivery drivers and couriers salary in the East Midlands (which includes Nottingham UA) is £23,828 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does delivery drivers and couriers pay in Nottingham UA compare to the UK average?
Delivery drivers and couriers in the East Midlands earn 3.2% below the national median of £24,627. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is delivery drivers and couriers a well-paid job in Nottingham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144. Delivery drivers and couriers in the East Midlands earn £23,828, which is 18.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for delivery drivers and courierss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nottingham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.