Average Refuse and salvage occupations Salary in Norwich
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Norwich compares
If you're a refuse and salvage occupations in the East, the typical salary in 2025 was £25,121. That's 8.9% below what refuse and salvage occupationss earn nationally (£27,576). In practical terms, living costs in the East run 2.7% below average. That means £25,121 stretches to roughly £25,818 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Norwich is £28,457. By comparison, refuse and salvage occupationss earn 11.7% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £25,121 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £25,818 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
Refuse and salvage occupations salary across UK regions
Refuse and salvage occupations salary in areas near Norwich
Salary data is by ONS region. Norwich is in the East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average refuse and salvage occupations salary in Norwich?
The median refuse and salvage occupations salary in the East (which includes Norwich) is £25,121 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does refuse and salvage occupations pay in Norwich compare to the UK average?
Refuse and salvage occupations in the East earn 8.9% below the national median of £27,576. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is refuse and salvage occupations a well-paid job in Norwich compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457. Refuse and salvage occupations in the East earn £25,121, which is 11.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for refuse and salvage occupationss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Norwich. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.