Average Sheet metal workers Salary in Norwich
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Norwich compares
A sheet metal workers working in the East could expect a median salary of £31,282 in 2025 — 2.0% below the national figure of £31,920. In practical terms, living costs in the East run 2.7% below average. That means £31,282 stretches to roughly £32,150 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Norwich is £28,457. By comparison, sheet metal workerss earn 9.9% more 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 £31,282 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £32,150 — 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average sheet metal workers salary in Norwich?
The median sheet metal workers salary in the East (which includes Norwich) is £31,282 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does sheet metal workers pay in Norwich compare to the UK average?
Sheet metal workers in the East earn 2.0% below the national median of £31,920. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is sheet metal workers a well-paid job in Norwich compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457. Sheet metal workers in the East earn £31,282, which is 9.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sheet metal workerss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Norwich. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.