Average Painters and decorators Salary in Nottingham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nottingham UA compares
In practical terms, a painters and decorators in the East Midlands earned a median of £28,289 during 2025, which works out to 8.4% below the UK-wide median of £30,889. Factor in the East Midlands's cost of living (8.2% below the UK norm) and a £28,289 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £30,816. The all-jobs average in Nottingham UA is £29,144. By comparison, painters and decoratorss earn 2.9% 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 £28,289 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,816 — 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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Painters and decorators 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 painters and decorators salary in Nottingham UA?
The median painters and decorators salary in the East Midlands (which includes Nottingham UA) is £28,289 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does painters and decorators pay in Nottingham UA compare to the UK average?
Painters and decorators in the East Midlands earn 8.4% below the national median of £30,889. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is painters and decorators a well-paid job in Nottingham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144. Painters and decorators in the East Midlands earn £28,289, which is 2.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for painters and decoratorss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nottingham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.