Average Salaries in Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Wales region
All-Jobs Median
£26,241
Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent
All-Jobs Mean
£29,353
Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent
Highest Paid Jobs in Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £86,152 | +£59,911 (228.3% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £76,119 | +£49,878 (190.1% above) |
| Business and financial project management professionals | £53,924 | +£27,683 (105.5% above) |
| Quantity surveyors | £53,752 | +£27,511 (104.8% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £52,223 | +£25,982 (99.0% above) |
| Social services managers and directors | £51,651 | +£25,410 (96.8% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £49,827 | +£23,586 (89.9% above) |
| Higher education teaching professionals | £48,809 | +£22,568 (86.0% above) |
| Secondary education teaching professionals | £48,006 | +£21,765 (82.9% above) |
| Purchasing managers and directors | £47,971 | +£21,730 (82.8% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £10,404 | -£15,837 (60.4% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,487 | -£15,754 (60.0% below) |
| Company secretaries and administrators | £12,466 | -£13,775 (52.5% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,568 | -£11,673 (44.5% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £17,212 | -£9,029 (34.4% below) |
| Cooks | £17,717 | -£8,524 (32.5% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £18,002 | -£8,239 (31.4% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £18,402 | -£7,839 (29.9% below) |
| Receptionists | £19,337 | -£6,904 (26.3% below) |
| Animal care services occupations n.e.c. | £20,190 | -£6,051 (23.1% below) |
Compare Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent with nearby areas
- Isle of Anglesey / Ynys Môn£29,867 (+£3,626)
- Gwynedd / Gwynedd£25,217 (£1,024)
- Conwy / Conwy£26,961 (+£720)
- Denbighshire / Sir Ddinbych£27,011 (+£770)
- Flintshire / Sir y Fflint£34,480 (+£8,239)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent?
The median annual salary in Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent is £26,241, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent area, with a median salary of £86,152 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent. Occupation salaries cover the Wales region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.