Average Cleaners and domestics Salary in Forest of Dean
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Forest of Dean compares
For cleaners and domesticss based in the South West, 2025 brought a median salary of £11,791. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £11,852 — making this 0.5% below the norm. Factor in the South West's cost of living (3.9% below the UK norm) and a £11,791 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £12,270. Compared to the Forest of Dean average across all roles (£25,387), cleaners and domesticss take home 53.6% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £11,791 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £12,270 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Cleaners and domestics salary in areas near Forest of Dean
Salary data is by ONS region. Forest of Dean is in the South West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cleaners and domestics salary in Forest of Dean?
The median cleaners and domestics salary in the South West (which includes Forest of Dean) is £11,791 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does cleaners and domestics pay in Forest of Dean compare to the UK average?
Cleaners and domestics in the South West earn 0.5% below the national median of £11,852. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is cleaners and domestics a well-paid job in Forest of Dean compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Forest of Dean is £25,387. Cleaners and domestics in the South West earn £11,791, which is 53.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for cleaners and domesticss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Forest of Dean. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.