Average Salaries in Calderdale
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Yorkshire and The Humber region
All-Jobs Median
£30,451
Calderdale
All-Jobs Mean
£34,063
Calderdale
Highest Paid Jobs in Calderdale
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £87,240 | +£56,789 (186.5% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £82,282 | +£51,831 (170.2% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,606 | +£49,155 (161.4% above) |
| Financial and accounting technicians | £63,056 | +£32,605 (107.1% above) |
| Generalist medical practitioners | £61,026 | +£30,575 (100.4% above) |
| Purchasing managers and directors | £60,189 | +£29,738 (97.7% above) |
| Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. | £56,587 | +£26,136 (85.8% above) |
| Solicitors and lawyers | £54,992 | +£24,541 (80.6% above) |
| Cyber security professionals | £54,864 | +£24,413 (80.2% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £54,167 | +£23,716 (77.9% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Calderdale
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,311 | -£26,140 (85.8% below) |
| Company secretaries and administrators | £10,971 | -£19,480 (64.0% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,319 | -£19,132 (62.8% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,988 | -£18,463 (60.6% below) |
| Care escorts | £14,451 | -£16,000 (52.5% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,657 | -£15,794 (51.9% below) |
| Receptionists | £16,958 | -£13,493 (44.3% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £17,293 | -£13,158 (43.2% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £17,362 | -£13,089 (43.0% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £17,485 | -£12,966 (42.6% below) |
Compare Calderdale with nearby areas
- East Riding of Yorkshire UA£29,355 (£1,096)
- Kingston upon Hull UA£29,790 (£661)
- North East Lincolnshire UA£26,631 (£3,820)
- North Lincolnshire UA£29,973 (£478)
- York UA£32,151 (+£1,700)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Calderdale?
The median annual salary in Calderdale is £30,451, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Calderdale?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Calderdale area, with a median salary of £87,240 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Calderdale. Occupation salaries cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.