Average Fork-lift truck drivers Salary in Nottingham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nottingham UA compares
The going rate for fork-lift truck driverss in the East Midlands? £25,685 at the median in 2025. That compares to £31,016 nationally — a gap of 17.2% below. In practical terms, living costs in the East Midlands run 8.2% below average. That means £25,685 stretches to roughly £27,979 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Nottingham UA is £29,144. By comparison, fork-lift truck driverss earn 11.9% less 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 £25,685 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £27,979 — 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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Fork-lift truck drivers salary in areas near Nottingham UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average fork-lift truck drivers salary in Nottingham UA?
The median fork-lift truck drivers salary in the East Midlands (which includes Nottingham UA) is £25,685 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 Nottingham UA compare to the UK average?
Fork-lift truck drivers in the East Midlands earn 17.2% 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 Nottingham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144. Fork-lift truck drivers in the East Midlands earn £25,685, which is 11.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for fork-lift truck driverss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nottingham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.