Average Salaries in Barnsley
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Yorkshire and The Humber region
All-Jobs Median
£29,339
Barnsley
All-Jobs Mean
£36,738
Barnsley
Highest Paid Jobs in Barnsley
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £87,240 | +£57,901 (197.4% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £82,282 | +£52,943 (180.5% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,606 | +£50,267 (171.3% above) |
| Financial and accounting technicians | £63,056 | +£33,717 (114.9% above) |
| Generalist medical practitioners | £61,026 | +£31,687 (108.0% above) |
| Purchasing managers and directors | £60,189 | +£30,850 (105.2% above) |
| Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. | £56,587 | +£27,248 (92.9% above) |
| Solicitors and lawyers | £54,992 | +£25,653 (87.4% above) |
| Cyber security professionals | £54,864 | +£25,525 (87.0% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £54,167 | +£24,828 (84.6% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Barnsley
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,311 | -£25,028 (85.3% below) |
| Company secretaries and administrators | £10,971 | -£18,368 (62.6% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,319 | -£18,020 (61.4% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,988 | -£17,351 (59.1% below) |
| Care escorts | £14,451 | -£14,888 (50.7% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,657 | -£14,682 (50.0% below) |
| Receptionists | £16,958 | -£12,381 (42.2% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £17,293 | -£12,046 (41.1% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £17,362 | -£11,977 (40.8% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £17,485 | -£11,854 (40.4% below) |
Compare Barnsley with nearby areas
- East Riding of Yorkshire UA£29,355 (+£16)
- Kingston upon Hull UA£29,790 (+£451)
- North East Lincolnshire UA£26,631 (£2,708)
- North Lincolnshire UA£29,973 (+£634)
- York UA£32,151 (+£2,812)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Barnsley?
The median annual salary in Barnsley is £29,339, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Barnsley?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Barnsley area, with a median salary of £87,240 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Barnsley. Occupation salaries cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.