Average Salaries in Canterbury
ONS ASHE 2025 data — South East region
All-Jobs Median
£29,337
Canterbury
All-Jobs Mean
£31,634
Canterbury
Highest Paid Jobs in Canterbury
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Information technology directors | £95,391 | +£66,054 (225.2% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £85,122 | +£55,785 (190.2% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £78,811 | +£49,474 (168.6% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £76,715 | +£47,378 (161.5% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £76,511 | +£47,174 (160.8% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £69,191 | +£39,854 (135.8% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £67,902 | +£38,565 (131.5% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,377 | +£38,040 (129.7% above) |
| Human resource managers and directors | £63,289 | +£33,952 (115.7% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £60,881 | +£31,544 (107.5% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Canterbury
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £3,432 | -£25,905 (88.3% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £10,726 | -£18,611 (63.4% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,286 | -£18,051 (61.5% below) |
| Elementary sales occupations n.e.c. | £12,070 | -£17,267 (58.9% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,384 | -£16,953 (57.8% below) |
| Market research interviewers | £14,090 | -£15,247 (52.0% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,246 | -£14,091 (48.0% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,401 | -£12,936 (44.1% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £16,505 | -£12,832 (43.7% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,222 | -£12,115 (41.3% below) |
Compare Canterbury with nearby areas
- Bracknell Forest UA£37,063 (+£7,726)
- Brighton and Hove UA£33,649 (+£4,312)
- Buckinghamshire UA£33,367 (+£4,030)
- Isle of Wight UA£26,185 (£3,152)
- Medway UA£30,784 (+£1,447)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Canterbury?
The median annual salary in Canterbury is £29,337, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Canterbury?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Information technology directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Canterbury area, with a median salary of £95,391 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Canterbury. Occupation salaries cover the South East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.