Average Salaries in Brighton and Hove UA
ONS ASHE 2025 data — South East region
All-Jobs Median
£33,649
Brighton and Hove UA
All-Jobs Mean
£38,602
Brighton and Hove UA
Highest Paid Jobs in Brighton and Hove UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Information technology directors | £95,391 | +£61,742 (183.5% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £85,122 | +£51,473 (153.0% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £78,811 | +£45,162 (134.2% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £76,715 | +£43,066 (128.0% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £76,511 | +£42,862 (127.4% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £69,191 | +£35,542 (105.6% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £67,902 | +£34,253 (101.8% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,377 | +£33,728 (100.2% above) |
| Human resource managers and directors | £63,289 | +£29,640 (88.1% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £60,881 | +£27,232 (80.9% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Brighton and Hove UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £3,432 | -£30,217 (89.8% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £10,726 | -£22,923 (68.1% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,286 | -£22,363 (66.5% below) |
| Elementary sales occupations n.e.c. | £12,070 | -£21,579 (64.1% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,384 | -£21,265 (63.2% below) |
| Market research interviewers | £14,090 | -£19,559 (58.1% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,246 | -£18,403 (54.7% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,401 | -£17,248 (51.3% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £16,505 | -£17,144 (50.9% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,222 | -£16,427 (48.8% below) |
Compare Brighton and Hove UA with nearby areas
- Bracknell Forest UA£37,063 (+£3,414)
- Buckinghamshire UA£33,367 (£282)
- Isle of Wight UA£26,185 (£7,464)
- Medway UA£30,784 (£2,865)
- Milton Keynes UA£36,521 (+£2,872)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Brighton and Hove UA?
The median annual salary in Brighton and Hove UA is £33,649, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Brighton and Hove UA?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Information technology directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Brighton and Hove UA area, with a median salary of £95,391 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Brighton and Hove UA. Occupation salaries cover the South East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.