Average Welding trades Salary in Nottingham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nottingham UA compares
Worth noting that welding tradess in the East Midlands earned £34,793 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £34,742 — a difference of 0.1%. In practical terms, living costs in the East Midlands run 8.2% below average. That means £34,793 stretches to roughly £37,901 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144, so welding tradess sit 19.4% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £34,793 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £37,901 — 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.
Welding trades salary across UK regions
Welding trades salary in areas near Nottingham UA
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 welding trades salary in Nottingham UA?
The median welding trades salary in the East Midlands (which includes Nottingham UA) is £34,793 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does welding trades pay in Nottingham UA compare to the UK average?
Welding trades in the East Midlands earn 0.1% above the national median of £34,742. This makes the East Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is welding trades a well-paid job in Nottingham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144. Welding trades in the East Midlands earn £34,793, which is 19.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for welding tradess cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nottingham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.