Average Social workers Salary in Nottingham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nottingham UA compares
A social workers working in the East Midlands could expect a median salary of £37,044 in 2025 — 13.3% below the national figure of £42,708. This is particularly notable in a role facing high caseloads and growing complexity of need. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average, so a salary of £37,044 has an effective purchasing power closer to £40,353. Compared to the Nottingham UA average across all roles (£29,144), social workerss take home 27.1% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £37,044 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £40,353 — 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 social workers salary in Nottingham UA?
The median social workers salary in the East Midlands (which includes Nottingham UA) is £37,044 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 workers pay in Nottingham UA compare to the UK average?
Social workers in the East Midlands earn 13.3% below the national median of £42,708. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is social workers a well-paid job in Nottingham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144. Social workers in the East Midlands earn £37,044, which is 27.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for social workerss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nottingham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.