Average Higher education teaching professionals Salary in Norwich
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Norwich compares
The median pay for higher education teaching professionalss in the East stood at £39,876 in 2025, placing them 14.2% below the UK-wide figure of £46,494. In practical terms, living costs in the East run 2.7% below average. That means £39,876 stretches to roughly £40,983 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457, so higher education teaching professionalss sit 40.1% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £39,876 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £40,983 — 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 higher education teaching professionals salary in Norwich?
The median higher education teaching professionals salary in the East (which includes Norwich) is £39,876 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does higher education teaching professionals pay in Norwich compare to the UK average?
Higher education teaching professionals in the East earn 14.2% below the national median of £46,494. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is higher education teaching professionals a well-paid job in Norwich compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457. Higher education teaching professionals in the East earn £39,876, which is 40.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for higher education teaching professionalss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Norwich. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.