Average Salaries in Bradford
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Yorkshire and The Humber region
All-Jobs Median
£29,745
Bradford
All-Jobs Mean
£32,829
Bradford
Highest Paid Jobs in Bradford
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £87,240 | +£57,495 (193.3% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £82,282 | +£52,537 (176.6% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,606 | +£49,861 (167.6% above) |
| Financial and accounting technicians | £63,056 | +£33,311 (112.0% above) |
| Generalist medical practitioners | £61,026 | +£31,281 (105.2% above) |
| Purchasing managers and directors | £60,189 | +£30,444 (102.3% above) |
| Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. | £56,587 | +£26,842 (90.2% above) |
| Solicitors and lawyers | £54,992 | +£25,247 (84.9% above) |
| Cyber security professionals | £54,864 | +£25,119 (84.4% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £54,167 | +£24,422 (82.1% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Bradford
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,311 | -£25,434 (85.5% below) |
| Company secretaries and administrators | £10,971 | -£18,774 (63.1% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,319 | -£18,426 (61.9% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,988 | -£17,757 (59.7% below) |
| Care escorts | £14,451 | -£15,294 (51.4% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,657 | -£15,088 (50.7% below) |
| Receptionists | £16,958 | -£12,787 (43.0% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £17,293 | -£12,452 (41.9% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £17,362 | -£12,383 (41.6% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £17,485 | -£12,260 (41.2% below) |
Compare Bradford with nearby areas
- East Riding of Yorkshire UA£29,355 (£390)
- Kingston upon Hull UA£29,790 (+£45)
- North East Lincolnshire UA£26,631 (£3,114)
- North Lincolnshire UA£29,973 (+£228)
- York UA£32,151 (+£2,406)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Bradford?
The median annual salary in Bradford is £29,745, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Bradford?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Bradford area, with a median salary of £87,240 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Bradford. Occupation salaries cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.