Average Refuse and salvage occupations Salary in Nottingham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nottingham UA compares
The median pay for refuse and salvage occupationss in the East Midlands stood at £24,457 in 2025, placing them 11.3% below the UK-wide figure of £27,576. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average, so a salary of £24,457 has an effective purchasing power closer to £26,642. The all-jobs average in Nottingham UA is £29,144. By comparison, refuse and salvage occupationss earn 16.1% 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 £24,457 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £26,642 — 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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Refuse and salvage occupations 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 refuse and salvage occupations salary in Nottingham UA?
The median refuse and salvage occupations salary in the East Midlands (which includes Nottingham UA) is £24,457 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 Nottingham UA compare to the UK average?
Refuse and salvage occupations in the East Midlands earn 11.3% 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 Nottingham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144. Refuse and salvage occupations in the East Midlands earn £24,457, which is 16.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for refuse and salvage occupationss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nottingham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.