Average Upholsterers Salary in Nottingham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nottingham UA compares
Based on 2025 data, upholstererss in the East Midlands earned £24,676 at the median — 8.5% below the national benchmark of £26,966. In practical terms, living costs in the East Midlands run 8.2% below average. That means £24,676 stretches to roughly £26,880 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144, so upholstererss sit 15.3% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £24,676 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £26,880 — 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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Upholsterers salary in areas near Nottingham UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average upholsterers salary in Nottingham UA?
The median upholsterers salary in the East Midlands (which includes Nottingham UA) is £24,676 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does upholsterers pay in Nottingham UA compare to the UK average?
Upholsterers in the East Midlands earn 8.5% below the national median of £26,966. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is upholsterers a well-paid job in Nottingham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144. Upholsterers in the East Midlands earn £24,676, which is 15.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for upholstererss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nottingham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.