Average Salaries in Chesterfield
ONS ASHE 2025 data — East Midlands region
All-Jobs Median
£30,962
Chesterfield
All-Jobs Mean
£35,834
Chesterfield
Highest Paid Jobs in Chesterfield
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £76,175 | +£45,213 (146.0% above) |
| Information technology directors | £71,620 | +£40,658 (131.3% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £60,776 | +£29,814 (96.3% above) |
| Engineering project managers and project engineers | £58,303 | +£27,341 (88.3% above) |
| Generalist medical practitioners | £55,331 | +£24,369 (78.7% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £54,739 | +£23,777 (76.8% above) |
| Business and financial project management professionals | £50,926 | +£19,964 (64.5% above) |
| Production managers and directors in construction | £50,059 | +£19,097 (61.7% above) |
| Production managers and directors in mining and energy | £50,015 | +£19,053 (61.5% above) |
| IT network professionals | £49,974 | +£19,012 (61.4% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Chesterfield
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,030 | -£26,932 (87.0% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,992 | -£19,970 (64.5% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £13,303 | -£17,659 (57.0% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £14,149 | -£16,813 (54.3% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,531 | -£16,431 (53.1% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £15,598 | -£15,364 (49.6% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £16,458 | -£14,504 (46.8% below) |
| Higher level teaching assistants | £17,257 | -£13,705 (44.3% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,377 | -£13,585 (43.9% below) |
| Bar and catering supervisors | £17,872 | -£13,090 (42.3% below) |
Compare Chesterfield with nearby areas
- Derby UA£35,179 (+£4,217)
- Leicester UA£29,411 (£1,551)
- North Northamptonshire UA£31,027 (+£65)
- Nottingham UA£29,144 (£1,818)
- Rutland UA£34,355 (+£3,393)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Chesterfield?
The median annual salary in Chesterfield is £30,962, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Chesterfield?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Chesterfield area, with a median salary of £76,175 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Chesterfield. Occupation salaries cover the East Midlands region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.