Average Social and humanities scientists Salary in Norwich
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Norwich compares
The median pay for social and humanities scientistss in the East stood at £28,838 in 2025, placing them 25.3% below the UK-wide figure of £38,591. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £28,838 has an effective purchasing power closer to £29,638. The all-jobs average in Norwich is £28,457. By comparison, social and humanities scientistss earn 1.3% 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 £28,838 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,638 — 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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Social and humanities scientists salary in areas near Norwich
Salary data is by ONS region. Norwich is in the East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average social and humanities scientists salary in Norwich?
The median social and humanities scientists salary in the East (which includes Norwich) is £28,838 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does social and humanities scientists pay in Norwich compare to the UK average?
Social and humanities scientists in the East earn 25.3% below the national median of £38,591. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is social and humanities scientists a well-paid job in Norwich compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457. Social and humanities scientists in the East earn £28,838, which is 1.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for social and humanities scientistss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Norwich. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.