Average Salaries in Chelmsford
ONS ASHE 2025 data — East region
All-Jobs Median
£32,010
Chelmsford
All-Jobs Mean
£34,957
Chelmsford
Highest Paid Jobs in Chelmsford
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers | £83,444 | +£51,434 (160.7% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £81,143 | +£49,133 (153.5% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £79,305 | +£47,295 (147.8% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £75,608 | +£43,598 (136.2% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £69,486 | +£37,476 (117.1% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £66,126 | +£34,116 (106.6% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,326 | +£33,316 (104.1% above) |
| Marketing and commercial managers | £62,752 | +£30,742 (96.0% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,766 | +£29,756 (93.0% above) |
| Programmers and software development professionals | £60,203 | +£28,193 (88.1% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Chelmsford
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,512 | -£22,498 (70.3% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,656 | -£21,354 (66.7% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,065 | -£16,945 (52.9% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,892 | -£16,118 (50.4% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,988 | -£16,022 (50.1% below) |
| Typists and related keyboard occupations | £16,038 | -£15,972 (49.9% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £16,048 | -£15,962 (49.9% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,861 | -£15,149 (47.3% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,488 | -£14,522 (45.4% below) |
| Library clerks and assistants | £17,953 | -£14,057 (43.9% below) |
Compare Chelmsford with nearby areas
- Bedford UA£33,148 (+£1,138)
- Central Bedfordshire UA£30,963 (£1,047)
- Luton UA£29,640 (£2,370)
- Peterborough UA£31,062 (£948)
- Southend-on-Sea UA£26,955 (£5,055)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Chelmsford?
The median annual salary in Chelmsford is £32,010, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Chelmsford?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers is among the highest-paid occupations in the Chelmsford area, with a median salary of £83,444 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Chelmsford. Occupation salaries cover the East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.