Average Sheet metal workers Salary in Nottingham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nottingham UA compares
For sheet metal workerss based in the East Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £32,251. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £31,920 — making this 1.0% above the norm. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average, so a salary of £32,251 has an effective purchasing power closer to £35,132. The all-jobs average in Nottingham UA is £29,144. By comparison, sheet metal workerss earn 10.7% more 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 £32,251 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £35,132 — 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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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 sheet metal workers salary in Nottingham UA?
The median sheet metal workers salary in the East Midlands (which includes Nottingham UA) is £32,251 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 Nottingham UA compare to the UK average?
Sheet metal workers in the East Midlands earn 1.0% above the national median of £31,920. This makes the East Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is sheet metal workers a well-paid job in Nottingham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144. Sheet metal workers in the East Midlands earn £32,251, which is 10.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sheet metal workerss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nottingham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.