Average Large goods vehicle drivers Salary in Nottingham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nottingham UA compares
In practical terms, a large goods vehicle drivers in the East Midlands earned a median of £40,551 during 2025, which works out to 3.6% above the UK-wide median of £39,141. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average, so a salary of £40,551 has an effective purchasing power closer to £44,173. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144, so large goods vehicle driverss sit 39.1% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £40,551 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £44,173 — 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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Large goods vehicle drivers 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 large goods vehicle drivers salary in Nottingham UA?
The median large goods vehicle drivers salary in the East Midlands (which includes Nottingham UA) is £40,551 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does large goods vehicle drivers pay in Nottingham UA compare to the UK average?
Large goods vehicle drivers in the East Midlands earn 3.6% above the national median of £39,141. This makes the East Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is large goods vehicle drivers a well-paid job in Nottingham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144. Large goods vehicle drivers in the East Midlands earn £40,551, which is 39.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for large goods vehicle driverss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nottingham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.