Average Salaries in Chorley
ONS ASHE 2025 data — North West region
All-Jobs Median
£29,415
Chorley
All-Jobs Mean
£32,903
Chorley
Highest Paid Jobs in Chorley
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £83,567 | +£54,152 (184.1% above) |
| Information technology directors | £80,828 | +£51,413 (174.8% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,816 | +£50,401 (171.3% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £74,657 | +£45,242 (153.8% above) |
| Energy plant operatives | £63,662 | +£34,247 (116.4% above) |
| Senior police officers | £63,614 | +£34,199 (116.3% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,782 | +£32,367 (110.0% above) |
| Financial managers and directors | £58,206 | +£28,791 (97.9% above) |
| Business and financial project management professionals | £57,368 | +£27,953 (95.0% above) |
| IT managers | £56,622 | +£27,207 (92.5% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Chorley
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,511 | -£24,904 (84.7% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,461 | -£17,954 (61.0% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,872 | -£17,543 (59.6% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,443 | -£14,972 (50.9% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £15,540 | -£13,875 (47.2% below) |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £15,730 | -£13,685 (46.5% below) |
| Receptionists | £18,092 | -£11,323 (38.5% below) |
| Launderers, dry cleaners and pressers | £18,955 | -£10,460 (35.6% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £19,031 | -£10,384 (35.3% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £19,258 | -£10,157 (34.5% below) |
Compare Chorley with nearby areas
- Blackburn with Darwen UA£30,572 (+£1,157)
- Blackpool UA£27,064 (£2,351)
- Halton UA£32,465 (+£3,050)
- Warrington UA£34,719 (+£5,304)
- Cheshire East UA£33,200 (+£3,785)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Chorley?
The median annual salary in Chorley is £29,415, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Chorley?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Chorley area, with a median salary of £83,567 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Chorley. Occupation salaries cover the North West region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.