Average Salaries in Bolton
ONS ASHE 2025 data — North West region
All-Jobs Median
£27,696
Bolton
All-Jobs Mean
£30,618
Bolton
Highest Paid Jobs in Bolton
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £83,567 | +£55,871 (201.7% above) |
| Information technology directors | £80,828 | +£53,132 (191.8% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,816 | +£52,120 (188.2% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £74,657 | +£46,961 (169.6% above) |
| Energy plant operatives | £63,662 | +£35,966 (129.9% above) |
| Senior police officers | £63,614 | +£35,918 (129.7% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,782 | +£34,086 (123.1% above) |
| Financial managers and directors | £58,206 | +£30,510 (110.2% above) |
| Business and financial project management professionals | £57,368 | +£29,672 (107.1% above) |
| IT managers | £56,622 | +£28,926 (104.4% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Bolton
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,511 | -£23,185 (83.7% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,461 | -£16,235 (58.6% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,872 | -£15,824 (57.1% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,443 | -£13,253 (47.9% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £15,540 | -£12,156 (43.9% below) |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £15,730 | -£11,966 (43.2% below) |
| Receptionists | £18,092 | -£9,604 (34.7% below) |
| Launderers, dry cleaners and pressers | £18,955 | -£8,741 (31.6% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £19,031 | -£8,665 (31.3% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £19,258 | -£8,438 (30.5% below) |
Compare Bolton with nearby areas
- Blackburn with Darwen UA£30,572 (+£2,876)
- Blackpool UA£27,064 (£632)
- Halton UA£32,465 (+£4,769)
- Warrington UA£34,719 (+£7,023)
- Cheshire East UA£33,200 (+£5,504)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Bolton?
The median annual salary in Bolton is £27,696, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Bolton?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Bolton area, with a median salary of £83,567 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Bolton. Occupation salaries cover the North West region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.