Average Paper and wood machine operatives Salary in Nottingham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nottingham UA compares
The median pay for paper and wood machine operativess in the East Midlands stood at £27,498 in 2025, placing them 7.2% below the UK-wide figure of £29,640. Factor in the East Midlands's cost of living (8.2% below the UK norm) and a £27,498 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £29,954. The all-jobs average in Nottingham UA is £29,144. By comparison, paper and wood machine operativess earn 5.6% 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 £27,498 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,954 — 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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Paper and wood 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 paper and wood machine operatives salary in Nottingham UA?
The median paper and wood machine operatives salary in the East Midlands (which includes Nottingham UA) is £27,498 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does paper and wood machine operatives pay in Nottingham UA compare to the UK average?
Paper and wood machine operatives in the East Midlands earn 7.2% below the national median of £29,640. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is paper and wood 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. Paper and wood machine operatives in the East Midlands earn £27,498, which is 5.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for paper and wood machine operativess cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nottingham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.