Average Salaries in Bedford UA
ONS ASHE 2025 data — East region
All-Jobs Median
£33,148
Bedford UA
All-Jobs Mean
£41,333
Bedford UA
Highest Paid Jobs in Bedford UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers | £83,444 | +£50,296 (151.7% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £81,143 | +£47,995 (144.8% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £79,305 | +£46,157 (139.2% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £75,608 | +£42,460 (128.1% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £69,486 | +£36,338 (109.6% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £66,126 | +£32,978 (99.5% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,326 | +£32,178 (97.1% above) |
| Marketing and commercial managers | £62,752 | +£29,604 (89.3% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,766 | +£28,618 (86.3% above) |
| Programmers and software development professionals | £60,203 | +£27,055 (81.6% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Bedford UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,512 | -£23,636 (71.3% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,656 | -£22,492 (67.9% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,065 | -£18,083 (54.6% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,892 | -£17,256 (52.1% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,988 | -£17,160 (51.8% below) |
| Typists and related keyboard occupations | £16,038 | -£17,110 (51.6% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £16,048 | -£17,100 (51.6% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,861 | -£16,287 (49.1% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,488 | -£15,660 (47.2% below) |
| Library clerks and assistants | £17,953 | -£15,195 (45.8% below) |
Compare Bedford UA with nearby areas
- Central Bedfordshire UA£30,963 (£2,185)
- Luton UA£29,640 (£3,508)
- Peterborough UA£31,062 (£2,086)
- Southend-on-Sea UA£26,955 (£6,193)
- Thurrock UA£34,388 (+£1,240)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Bedford UA?
The median annual salary in Bedford UA is £33,148, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Bedford UA?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers is among the highest-paid occupations in the Bedford UA area, with a median salary of £83,444 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Bedford UA. Occupation salaries cover the East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.