Average Salaries in Breckland
ONS ASHE 2025 data — East region
All-Jobs Median
£28,303
Breckland
All-Jobs Mean
£29,296
Breckland
Highest Paid Jobs in Breckland
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers | £83,444 | +£55,141 (194.8% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £81,143 | +£52,840 (186.7% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £79,305 | +£51,002 (180.2% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £75,608 | +£47,305 (167.1% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £69,486 | +£41,183 (145.5% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £66,126 | +£37,823 (133.6% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,326 | +£37,023 (130.8% above) |
| Marketing and commercial managers | £62,752 | +£34,449 (121.7% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,766 | +£33,463 (118.2% above) |
| Programmers and software development professionals | £60,203 | +£31,900 (112.7% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Breckland
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,512 | -£18,791 (66.4% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,656 | -£17,647 (62.4% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,065 | -£13,238 (46.8% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,892 | -£12,411 (43.9% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,988 | -£12,315 (43.5% below) |
| Typists and related keyboard occupations | £16,038 | -£12,265 (43.3% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £16,048 | -£12,255 (43.3% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,861 | -£11,442 (40.4% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,488 | -£10,815 (38.2% below) |
| Library clerks and assistants | £17,953 | -£10,350 (36.6% below) |
Compare Breckland with nearby areas
- Bedford UA£33,148 (+£4,845)
- Central Bedfordshire UA£30,963 (+£2,660)
- Luton UA£29,640 (+£1,337)
- Peterborough UA£31,062 (+£2,759)
- Southend-on-Sea UA£26,955 (£1,348)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Breckland?
The median annual salary in Breckland is £28,303, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Breckland?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers is among the highest-paid occupations in the Breckland area, with a median salary of £83,444 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Breckland. Occupation salaries cover the East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.