Average Metal working machine operatives Salary in Nottingham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nottingham UA compares
Worth noting that metal working machine operativess in the East Midlands earned £29,370 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £31,344 — a difference of 6.3%. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average, so a salary of £29,370 has an effective purchasing power closer to £31,993. The all-jobs average in Nottingham UA is £29,144. By comparison, metal working machine operativess earn 0.8% more 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 £29,370 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £31,993 — 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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Metal working machine operatives 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 metal working machine operatives salary in Nottingham UA?
The median metal working machine operatives salary in the East Midlands (which includes Nottingham UA) is £29,370 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 working machine operatives pay in Nottingham UA compare to the UK average?
Metal working machine operatives in the East Midlands earn 6.3% below the national median of £31,344. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is metal working machine operatives a well-paid job in Nottingham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144. Metal working machine operatives in the East Midlands earn £29,370, which is 0.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for metal working machine operativess cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nottingham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.