Average Programmers and software development professionals Salary in Nottingham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nottingham UA compares
Based on 2025 data, programmers and software development professionalss in the East Midlands earned £48,744 at the median — 12.3% below the national benchmark of £55,587. In practical terms, living costs in the East Midlands run 8.2% below average. That means £48,744 stretches to roughly £53,098 in real spending power. Compared to the Nottingham UA average across all roles (£29,144), programmers and software development professionalss take home 67.3% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £48,744 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £53,098 — 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average programmers and software development professionals salary in Nottingham UA?
The median programmers and software development professionals salary in the East Midlands (which includes Nottingham UA) is £48,744 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does programmers and software development professionals pay in Nottingham UA compare to the UK average?
Programmers and software development professionals in the East Midlands earn 12.3% below the national median of £55,587. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is programmers and software development professionals a well-paid job in Nottingham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144. Programmers and software development professionals in the East Midlands earn £48,744, which is 67.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for programmers and software development professionalss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nottingham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.