Average Fire service officers (watch manager and below) Salary in Norwich
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Norwich compares
In 2025, fire service officers (watch manager and below)s working in the East took home a median salary of £38,697 — that's 5.1% below the national average of £40,775. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £38,697 has an effective purchasing power closer to £39,771. The all-jobs average in Norwich is £28,457. By comparison, fire service officers (watch manager and below)s earn 36.0% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £38,697 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £39,771 — 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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Fire service officers (watch manager and below) 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average fire service officers (watch manager and below) salary in Norwich?
The median fire service officers (watch manager and below) salary in the East (which includes Norwich) is £38,697 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does fire service officers (watch manager and below) pay in Norwich compare to the UK average?
Fire service officers (watch manager and below)s in the East earn 5.1% below the national median of £40,775. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is fire service officers (watch manager and below) a well-paid job in Norwich compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457. Fire service officers (watch manager and below)s in the East earn £38,697, which is 36.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for fire service officers (watch manager and below)s cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Norwich. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.