Average Food, drink and tobacco process operatives Salary in Nottingham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nottingham UA compares
Based on 2025 data, food, drink and tobacco process operativess in the East Midlands earned £27,521 at the median — 0.9% above the national benchmark of £27,267. Factor in the East Midlands's cost of living (8.2% below the UK norm) and a £27,521 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £29,979. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144, so food, drink and tobacco process operativess sit 5.6% 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 £27,521 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,979 — 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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Food, drink and tobacco process operatives 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 food, drink and tobacco process operatives salary in Nottingham UA?
The median food, drink and tobacco process operatives salary in the East Midlands (which includes Nottingham UA) is £27,521 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does food, drink and tobacco process operatives pay in Nottingham UA compare to the UK average?
Food, drink and tobacco process operatives in the East Midlands earn 0.9% above the national median of £27,267. This makes the East Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is food, drink and tobacco process operatives a well-paid job in Nottingham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144. Food, drink and tobacco process operatives in the East Midlands earn £27,521, which is 5.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for food, drink and tobacco process operativess cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nottingham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.