Average Routine inspectors and testers Salary in Nottingham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nottingham UA compares
Based on 2025 data, routine inspectors and testerss in the East Midlands earned £28,854 at the median — 15.1% below the national benchmark of £33,982. Factor in the East Midlands's cost of living (8.2% below the UK norm) and a £28,854 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £31,431. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144, so routine inspectors and testerss sit 1.0% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £28,854 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £31,431 — 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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Routine inspectors and testers salary in areas near Nottingham UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average routine inspectors and testers salary in Nottingham UA?
The median routine inspectors and testers salary in the East Midlands (which includes Nottingham UA) is £28,854 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does routine inspectors and testers pay in Nottingham UA compare to the UK average?
Routine inspectors and testers in the East Midlands earn 15.1% below the national median of £33,982. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is routine inspectors and testers a well-paid job in Nottingham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144. Routine inspectors and testers in the East Midlands earn £28,854, which is 1.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for routine inspectors and testerss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nottingham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.