Average Salaries in Bury
ONS ASHE 2025 data — North West region
All-Jobs Median
£29,060
Bury
All-Jobs Mean
£34,104
Bury
Highest Paid Jobs in Bury
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £83,567 | +£54,507 (187.6% above) |
| Information technology directors | £80,828 | +£51,768 (178.1% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,816 | +£50,756 (174.7% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £74,657 | +£45,597 (156.9% above) |
| Energy plant operatives | £63,662 | +£34,602 (119.1% above) |
| Senior police officers | £63,614 | +£34,554 (118.9% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,782 | +£32,722 (112.6% above) |
| Financial managers and directors | £58,206 | +£29,146 (100.3% above) |
| Business and financial project management professionals | £57,368 | +£28,308 (97.4% above) |
| IT managers | £56,622 | +£27,562 (94.8% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Bury
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,511 | -£24,549 (84.5% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,461 | -£17,599 (60.6% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,872 | -£17,188 (59.1% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,443 | -£14,617 (50.3% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £15,540 | -£13,520 (46.5% below) |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £15,730 | -£13,330 (45.9% below) |
| Receptionists | £18,092 | -£10,968 (37.7% below) |
| Launderers, dry cleaners and pressers | £18,955 | -£10,105 (34.8% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £19,031 | -£10,029 (34.5% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £19,258 | -£9,802 (33.7% below) |
Compare Bury with nearby areas
- Blackburn with Darwen UA£30,572 (+£1,512)
- Blackpool UA£27,064 (£1,996)
- Halton UA£32,465 (+£3,405)
- Warrington UA£34,719 (+£5,659)
- Cheshire East UA£33,200 (+£4,140)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Bury?
The median annual salary in Bury is £29,060, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Bury?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Bury area, with a median salary of £83,567 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Bury. Occupation salaries cover the North West region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.