Average Salary in Nottingham (2025)

The average salary in Nottingham in 2025 is £660 per week. After tax, the estimated take-home pay is around £2,145 per month. This guide also compares cost of living, rent, and affordability in Nottingham.

The median weekly salary in Nottingham is £660, which is below the UK baseline used on this site. Estimated monthly take-home pay is about £2,145. A typical one-bedroom city-centre rent of £950 takes a noticeable share of monthly income.

Median weekly salary
£660
Median hourly pay
£16.5
Estimated monthly take-home
£2,145
Rent burden
44.3%

Salary snapshot for Nottingham

MetricValue
Median weekly salary£660
Median hourly pay£16.5
Estimated monthly take-home£2,145
Difference vs UK average-9.3%
1-bed rent in city centre£950
Rent burden share44.3%

Cost of living link

Users comparing pay and affordability usually also want local expenses. See the cost of living in Nottingham.

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FAQ

What is the average salary in Nottingham after tax?

The estimated take-home pay after tax in Nottingham is around £2,145 per month based on median salary data.

Is Nottingham expensive to live in?

Living costs depend on rent and everyday spending. See the cost of living in Nottingham for a fuller picture of affordability.

How much salary is needed to live comfortably in Nottingham?

A comfortable salary depends on rent and lifestyle, but many households aim to keep housing costs below 30–40% of income. On this page, the estimated city-centre rent burden is 44.3% of estimated take-home pay.

Sources: ONS ASHE for salary data, Numbeo for rent and cost context. Salary year: 2025. Cost update: 2026-03-28.