Average Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers Salary in Nottingham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nottingham UA compares
In practical terms, a postal workers, mail sorters and messengers in the East Midlands earned a median of £30,287 during 2025, which works out to 1.8% above the UK-wide median of £29,761. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average, so a salary of £30,287 has an effective purchasing power closer to £32,992. Compared to the Nottingham UA average across all roles (£29,144), postal workers, mail sorters and messengerss take home 3.9% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £30,287 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £32,992 — 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.
Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers salary across UK regions
Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers 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.
Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers Salary Guide
The full salary guide includes regional breakdowns, cost-of-living adjustments, year-on-year trends, and in-depth FAQs.
Read the full Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers salary guide →Find Postal workers, mail jobs in Nottingham UA
Explore roles paying around £30,287/year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average postal workers, mail sorters and messengers salary in Nottingham UA?
The median postal workers, mail sorters and messengers salary in the East Midlands (which includes Nottingham UA) is £30,287 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does postal workers, mail sorters and messengers pay in Nottingham UA compare to the UK average?
Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers in the East Midlands earn 1.8% above the national median of £29,761. This makes the East Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is postal workers, mail sorters and messengers a well-paid job in Nottingham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144. Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers in the East Midlands earn £30,287, which is 3.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for postal workers, mail sorters and messengerss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nottingham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.