Average Salaries in Braintree
ONS ASHE 2025 data — East region
All-Jobs Median
£32,175
Braintree
All-Jobs Mean
£35,670
Braintree
Highest Paid Jobs in Braintree
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers | £83,444 | +£51,269 (159.3% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £81,143 | +£48,968 (152.2% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £79,305 | +£47,130 (146.5% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £75,608 | +£43,433 (135.0% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £69,486 | +£37,311 (116.0% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £66,126 | +£33,951 (105.5% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,326 | +£33,151 (103.0% above) |
| Marketing and commercial managers | £62,752 | +£30,577 (95.0% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,766 | +£29,591 (92.0% above) |
| Programmers and software development professionals | £60,203 | +£28,028 (87.1% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Braintree
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,512 | -£22,663 (70.4% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,656 | -£21,519 (66.9% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,065 | -£17,110 (53.2% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,892 | -£16,283 (50.6% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,988 | -£16,187 (50.3% below) |
| Typists and related keyboard occupations | £16,038 | -£16,137 (50.2% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £16,048 | -£16,127 (50.1% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,861 | -£15,314 (47.6% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,488 | -£14,687 (45.6% below) |
| Library clerks and assistants | £17,953 | -£14,222 (44.2% below) |
Compare Braintree with nearby areas
- Bedford UA£33,148 (+£973)
- Central Bedfordshire UA£30,963 (£1,212)
- Luton UA£29,640 (£2,535)
- Peterborough UA£31,062 (£1,113)
- Southend-on-Sea UA£26,955 (£5,220)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Braintree?
The median annual salary in Braintree is £32,175, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Braintree?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers is among the highest-paid occupations in the Braintree area, with a median salary of £83,444 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Braintree. Occupation salaries cover the East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.