Average Fire service officers (watch manager and below) Salary in Nottingham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nottingham UA compares
Based on 2025 data, fire service officers (watch manager and below)s in the East Midlands earned £38,258 at the median — 6.2% below the national benchmark of £40,775. In practical terms, living costs in the East Midlands run 8.2% below average. That means £38,258 stretches to roughly £41,675 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Nottingham UA is £29,144. By comparison, fire service officers (watch manager and below)s earn 31.3% 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 £38,258 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £41,675 — 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.
Fire service officers (watch manager and below) salary across UK regions
Fire service officers (watch manager and below) 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 fire service officers (watch manager and below) salary in Nottingham UA?
The median fire service officers (watch manager and below) salary in the East Midlands (which includes Nottingham UA) is £38,258 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 Nottingham UA compare to the UK average?
Fire service officers (watch manager and below)s in the East Midlands earn 6.2% 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 Nottingham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144. Fire service officers (watch manager and below)s in the East Midlands earn £38,258, which is 31.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for fire service officers (watch manager and below)s cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nottingham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.