Average Salaries in Central Bedfordshire UA
ONS ASHE 2025 data — East region
All-Jobs Median
£30,963
Central Bedfordshire UA
All-Jobs Mean
£34,474
Central Bedfordshire UA
Highest Paid Jobs in Central Bedfordshire UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers | £83,444 | +£52,481 (169.5% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £81,143 | +£50,180 (162.1% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £79,305 | +£48,342 (156.1% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £75,608 | +£44,645 (144.2% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £69,486 | +£38,523 (124.4% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £66,126 | +£35,163 (113.6% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,326 | +£34,363 (111.0% above) |
| Marketing and commercial managers | £62,752 | +£31,789 (102.7% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,766 | +£30,803 (99.5% above) |
| Programmers and software development professionals | £60,203 | +£29,240 (94.4% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Central Bedfordshire UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,512 | -£21,451 (69.3% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,656 | -£20,307 (65.6% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,065 | -£15,898 (51.3% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,892 | -£15,071 (48.7% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,988 | -£14,975 (48.4% below) |
| Typists and related keyboard occupations | £16,038 | -£14,925 (48.2% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £16,048 | -£14,915 (48.2% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,861 | -£14,102 (45.5% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,488 | -£13,475 (43.5% below) |
| Library clerks and assistants | £17,953 | -£13,010 (42.0% below) |
Compare Central Bedfordshire UA with nearby areas
- Bedford UA£33,148 (+£2,185)
- Luton UA£29,640 (£1,323)
- Peterborough UA£31,062 (+£99)
- Southend-on-Sea UA£26,955 (£4,008)
- Thurrock UA£34,388 (+£3,425)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Central Bedfordshire UA?
The median annual salary in Central Bedfordshire UA is £30,963, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Central Bedfordshire UA?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers is among the highest-paid occupations in the Central Bedfordshire UA area, with a median salary of £83,444 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Central Bedfordshire UA. Occupation salaries cover the East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.