Average Vehicle body builders and repairers Salary in Nottingham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nottingham UA compares
The going rate for vehicle body builders and repairerss in the East Midlands? £27,476 at the median in 2025. That compares to £34,848 nationally — a gap of 21.2% below. In practical terms, living costs in the East Midlands run 8.2% below average. That means £27,476 stretches to roughly £29,930 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Nottingham UA is £29,144. By comparison, vehicle body builders and repairerss earn 5.7% less 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 £27,476 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,930 — 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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Vehicle body builders and repairers salary in areas near Nottingham UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average vehicle body builders and repairers salary in Nottingham UA?
The median vehicle body builders and repairers salary in the East Midlands (which includes Nottingham UA) is £27,476 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does vehicle body builders and repairers pay in Nottingham UA compare to the UK average?
Vehicle body builders and repairers in the East Midlands earn 21.2% below the national median of £34,848. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is vehicle body builders and repairers a well-paid job in Nottingham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144. Vehicle body builders and repairers in the East Midlands earn £27,476, which is 5.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for vehicle body builders and repairerss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nottingham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.