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Average Fork-lift truck drivers Salary in Norwich

ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — East region

£29,558

-£1,458 (4.7% below) vs UK average

UK median: £31,016 · Hourly: £14.65

East vs all UK regions

East Midlands£25,685East£29,558South West£40,846

Mean annual: £30,270 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Norwich compares

vs UK average for fork-lift truck driverss -£1,458 (4.7% below)

vs Norwich all-jobs average +£1,101 (3.9% above)

According to ONS figures for 2025, the median fork-lift truck drivers salary in the East reached £29,558, sitting 4.7% below the national median of £31,016. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £29,558 has an effective purchasing power closer to £30,378. The all-jobs average in Norwich is £28,457. By comparison, fork-lift truck driverss earn 3.9% 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 £29,558 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,378 — 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average fork-lift truck drivers salary in Norwich?

The median fork-lift truck drivers salary in the East (which includes Norwich) is £29,558 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.

How does fork-lift truck drivers pay in Norwich compare to the UK average?

Fork-lift truck drivers in the East earn 4.7% below the national median of £31,016. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.

Is fork-lift truck drivers a well-paid job in Norwich compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457. Fork-lift truck drivers in the East earn £29,558, which is 3.9% above the local average across all occupations.