Average Quality control and planning engineers Salary in Nottingham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nottingham UA compares
The going rate for quality control and planning engineerss in the East Midlands? £42,591 at the median in 2025. That compares to £42,511 nationally — a gap of 0.2% above. Factor in the East Midlands's cost of living (8.2% below the UK norm) and a £42,591 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £46,395. Compared to the Nottingham UA average across all roles (£29,144), quality control and planning engineerss take home 46.1% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £42,591 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £46,395 — 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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Quality control and planning engineers salary in areas near Nottingham UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average quality control and planning engineers salary in Nottingham UA?
The median quality control and planning engineers salary in the East Midlands (which includes Nottingham UA) is £42,591 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does quality control and planning engineers pay in Nottingham UA compare to the UK average?
Quality control and planning engineers in the East Midlands earn 0.2% above the national median of £42,511. This makes the East Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is quality control and planning engineers a well-paid job in Nottingham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144. Quality control and planning engineers in the East Midlands earn £42,591, which is 46.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for quality control and planning engineerss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nottingham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.