Average Salaries in Bath and North East Somerset UA
ONS ASHE 2025 data — South West region
All-Jobs Median
£32,004
Bath and North East Somerset UA
All-Jobs Mean
£37,164
Bath and North East Somerset UA
Highest Paid Jobs in Bath and North East Somerset UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £74,712 | +£42,708 (133.4% above) |
| Cyber security professionals | £73,291 | +£41,287 (129.0% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £66,327 | +£34,323 (107.2% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £65,735 | +£33,731 (105.4% above) |
| Senior police officers | £64,975 | +£32,971 (103.0% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £59,333 | +£27,329 (85.4% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £55,579 | +£23,575 (73.7% above) |
| Civil engineers | £55,472 | +£23,468 (73.3% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £54,986 | +£22,982 (71.8% above) |
| Health care practice managers | £54,592 | +£22,588 (70.6% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Bath and North East Somerset UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,111 | -£27,893 (87.2% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,411 | -£22,593 (70.6% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,791 | -£20,213 (63.2% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £13,203 | -£18,801 (58.7% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,278 | -£17,726 (55.4% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,458 | -£16,546 (51.7% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,938 | -£15,066 (47.1% below) |
| Horticultural trades | £17,334 | -£14,670 (45.8% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,482 | -£14,522 (45.4% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £17,817 | -£14,187 (44.3% below) |
Compare Bath and North East Somerset UA with nearby areas
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA£31,121 (£883)
- Bristol, City of UA£36,652 (+£4,648)
- Dorset UA£29,292 (£2,712)
- North Somerset UA£28,749 (£3,255)
- Plymouth UA£30,346 (£1,658)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Bath and North East Somerset UA?
The median annual salary in Bath and North East Somerset UA is £32,004, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Bath and North East Somerset UA?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Bath and North East Somerset UA area, with a median salary of £74,712 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Bath and North East Somerset UA. Occupation salaries cover the South West region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.