Average Metal machining setters and setter-operators Salary in Norwich
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Norwich compares
The median pay for metal machining setters and setter-operatorss in the East stood at £35,836 in 2025, placing them 1.2% above the UK-wide figure of £35,394. In practical terms, living costs in the East run 2.7% below average. That means £35,836 stretches to roughly £36,830 in real spending power. Compared to the Norwich average across all roles (£28,457), metal machining setters and setter-operatorss take home 25.9% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £35,836 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £36,830 — 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.
Metal machining setters and setter-operators salary across UK regions
Metal machining setters and setter-operators salary in areas near Norwich
Salary data is by ONS region. Norwich is in the East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average metal machining setters and setter-operators salary in Norwich?
The median metal machining setters and setter-operators salary in the East (which includes Norwich) is £35,836 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does metal machining setters and setter-operators pay in Norwich compare to the UK average?
Metal machining setters and setter-operators in the East earn 1.2% above the national median of £35,394. This makes the East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is metal machining setters and setter-operators a well-paid job in Norwich compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457. Metal machining setters and setter-operators in the East earn £35,836, which is 25.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for metal machining setters and setter-operatorss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Norwich. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.