Average Salaries in Basildon
ONS ASHE 2025 data — East region
All-Jobs Median
£32,050
Basildon
All-Jobs Mean
£38,866
Basildon
Highest Paid Jobs in Basildon
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers | £83,444 | +£51,394 (160.4% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £81,143 | +£49,093 (153.2% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £79,305 | +£47,255 (147.4% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £75,608 | +£43,558 (135.9% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £69,486 | +£37,436 (116.8% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £66,126 | +£34,076 (106.3% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,326 | +£33,276 (103.8% above) |
| Marketing and commercial managers | £62,752 | +£30,702 (95.8% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,766 | +£29,716 (92.7% above) |
| Programmers and software development professionals | £60,203 | +£28,153 (87.8% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Basildon
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,512 | -£22,538 (70.3% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,656 | -£21,394 (66.8% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,065 | -£16,985 (53.0% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,892 | -£16,158 (50.4% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,988 | -£16,062 (50.1% below) |
| Typists and related keyboard occupations | £16,038 | -£16,012 (50.0% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £16,048 | -£16,002 (49.9% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,861 | -£15,189 (47.4% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,488 | -£14,562 (45.4% below) |
| Library clerks and assistants | £17,953 | -£14,097 (44.0% below) |
Compare Basildon with nearby areas
- Bedford UA£33,148 (+£1,098)
- Central Bedfordshire UA£30,963 (£1,087)
- Luton UA£29,640 (£2,410)
- Peterborough UA£31,062 (£988)
- Southend-on-Sea UA£26,955 (£5,095)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Basildon?
The median annual salary in Basildon is £32,050, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Basildon?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers is among the highest-paid occupations in the Basildon area, with a median salary of £83,444 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Basildon. Occupation salaries cover the East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.