Average Salaries in Ashford
ONS ASHE 2025 data — South East region
All-Jobs Median
£29,118
Ashford
All-Jobs Mean
£32,220
Ashford
Highest Paid Jobs in Ashford
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Information technology directors | £95,391 | +£66,273 (227.6% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £85,122 | +£56,004 (192.3% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £78,811 | +£49,693 (170.7% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £76,715 | +£47,597 (163.5% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £76,511 | +£47,393 (162.8% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £69,191 | +£40,073 (137.6% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £67,902 | +£38,784 (133.2% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,377 | +£38,259 (131.4% above) |
| Human resource managers and directors | £63,289 | +£34,171 (117.4% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £60,881 | +£31,763 (109.1% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Ashford
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £3,432 | -£25,686 (88.2% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £10,726 | -£18,392 (63.2% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,286 | -£17,832 (61.2% below) |
| Elementary sales occupations n.e.c. | £12,070 | -£17,048 (58.5% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,384 | -£16,734 (57.5% below) |
| Market research interviewers | £14,090 | -£15,028 (51.6% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,246 | -£13,872 (47.6% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,401 | -£12,717 (43.7% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £16,505 | -£12,613 (43.3% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,222 | -£11,896 (40.9% below) |
Compare Ashford with nearby areas
- Bracknell Forest UA£37,063 (+£7,945)
- Brighton and Hove UA£33,649 (+£4,531)
- Buckinghamshire UA£33,367 (+£4,249)
- Isle of Wight UA£26,185 (£2,933)
- Medway UA£30,784 (+£1,666)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Ashford?
The median annual salary in Ashford is £29,118, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Ashford?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Information technology directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Ashford area, with a median salary of £95,391 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Ashford. Occupation salaries cover the South East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.