Average Horticultural trades Salary in East Devon
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How East Devon compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical horticultural trades in the South West earned £17,334. Compared to the UK median of £24,613, that's 29.6% below. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £17,334 has an effective purchasing power closer to £18,037. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in East Devon is £31,874, so horticultural tradess sit 45.6% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £17,334 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £18,037 — 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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Horticultural trades salary in areas near East Devon
Salary data is by ONS region. East Devon 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 horticultural trades salary in East Devon?
The median horticultural trades salary in the South West (which includes East Devon) is £17,334 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does horticultural trades pay in East Devon compare to the UK average?
Horticultural trades in the South West earn 29.6% below the national median of £24,613. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is horticultural trades a well-paid job in East Devon compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in East Devon is £31,874. Horticultural trades in the South West earn £17,334, which is 45.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for horticultural tradess cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to East Devon. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.