Average Footwear and leather working trades Salary in Norwich
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Norwich compares
A footwear and leather working trades working in the East could expect a median salary of £26,997 in 2025 — 7.5% above the national figure of £25,116. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £26,997 has an effective purchasing power closer to £27,746. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457, so footwear and leather working tradess sit 5.1% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £26,997 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £27,746 — 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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Footwear and leather working trades 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 footwear and leather working trades salary in Norwich?
The median footwear and leather working trades salary in the East (which includes Norwich) is £26,997 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does footwear and leather working trades pay in Norwich compare to the UK average?
Footwear and leather working trades in the East earn 7.5% above the national median of £25,116. This makes the East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is footwear and leather working trades a well-paid job in Norwich compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457. Footwear and leather working trades in the East earn £26,997, which is 5.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for footwear and leather working tradess cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Norwich. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.