Average School secretaries Salary in Nottingham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nottingham UA compares
The median pay for school secretariess in the East Midlands stood at £20,946 in 2025, placing them 5.5% below the UK-wide figure of £22,155. In practical terms, living costs in the East Midlands run 8.2% below average. That means £20,946 stretches to roughly £22,817 in real spending power. Compared to the Nottingham UA average across all roles (£29,144), school secretariess take home 28.1% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £20,946 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £22,817 — 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 school secretaries salary in Nottingham UA?
The median school secretaries salary in the East Midlands (which includes Nottingham UA) is £20,946 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does school secretaries pay in Nottingham UA compare to the UK average?
School secretaries in the East Midlands earn 5.5% below the national median of £22,155. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is school secretaries a well-paid job in Nottingham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144. School secretaries in the East Midlands earn £20,946, which is 28.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for school secretariess cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nottingham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.