Average Salaries in Burnley
ONS ASHE 2025 data — North West region
All-Jobs Median
£27,128
Burnley
All-Jobs Mean
£31,547
Burnley
Highest Paid Jobs in Burnley
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £83,567 | +£56,439 (208.0% above) |
| Information technology directors | £80,828 | +£53,700 (198.0% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,816 | +£52,688 (194.2% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £74,657 | +£47,529 (175.2% above) |
| Energy plant operatives | £63,662 | +£36,534 (134.7% above) |
| Senior police officers | £63,614 | +£36,486 (134.5% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,782 | +£34,654 (127.7% above) |
| Financial managers and directors | £58,206 | +£31,078 (114.6% above) |
| Business and financial project management professionals | £57,368 | +£30,240 (111.5% above) |
| IT managers | £56,622 | +£29,494 (108.7% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Burnley
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,511 | -£22,617 (83.4% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,461 | -£15,667 (57.8% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,872 | -£15,256 (56.2% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,443 | -£12,685 (46.8% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £15,540 | -£11,588 (42.7% below) |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £15,730 | -£11,398 (42.0% below) |
| Receptionists | £18,092 | -£9,036 (33.3% below) |
| Launderers, dry cleaners and pressers | £18,955 | -£8,173 (30.1% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £19,031 | -£8,097 (29.8% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £19,258 | -£7,870 (29.0% below) |
Compare Burnley with nearby areas
- Blackburn with Darwen UA£30,572 (+£3,444)
- Blackpool UA£27,064 (£64)
- Halton UA£32,465 (+£5,337)
- Warrington UA£34,719 (+£7,591)
- Cheshire East UA£33,200 (+£6,072)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Burnley?
The median annual salary in Burnley is £27,128, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Burnley?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Burnley area, with a median salary of £83,567 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Burnley. Occupation salaries cover the North West region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.