Average Footwear and leather working trades Salary in Nottingham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nottingham UA compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, footwear and leather working tradess in the East Midlands were paid a median of £22,023. The national equivalent stands at £25,116, putting this region 12.3% below. Factor in the East Midlands's cost of living (8.2% below the UK norm) and a £22,023 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £23,990. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144, so footwear and leather working tradess sit 24.4% 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 £22,023 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £23,990 — 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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Footwear and leather working trades 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 footwear and leather working trades salary in Nottingham UA?
The median footwear and leather working trades salary in the East Midlands (which includes Nottingham UA) is £22,023 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 Nottingham UA compare to the UK average?
Footwear and leather working trades in the East Midlands earn 12.3% below the national median of £25,116. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is footwear and leather working trades a well-paid job in Nottingham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144. Footwear and leather working trades in the East Midlands earn £22,023, which is 24.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for footwear and leather working tradess cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nottingham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.