Average Salaries in Colchester
ONS ASHE 2025 data — East region
All-Jobs Median
£31,056
Colchester
All-Jobs Mean
£36,370
Colchester
Highest Paid Jobs in Colchester
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers | £83,444 | +£52,388 (168.7% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £81,143 | +£50,087 (161.3% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £79,305 | +£48,249 (155.4% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £75,608 | +£44,552 (143.5% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £69,486 | +£38,430 (123.7% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £66,126 | +£35,070 (112.9% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,326 | +£34,270 (110.3% above) |
| Marketing and commercial managers | £62,752 | +£31,696 (102.1% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,766 | +£30,710 (98.9% above) |
| Programmers and software development professionals | £60,203 | +£29,147 (93.9% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Colchester
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,512 | -£21,544 (69.4% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,656 | -£20,400 (65.7% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,065 | -£15,991 (51.5% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,892 | -£15,164 (48.8% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,988 | -£15,068 (48.5% below) |
| Typists and related keyboard occupations | £16,038 | -£15,018 (48.4% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £16,048 | -£15,008 (48.3% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,861 | -£14,195 (45.7% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,488 | -£13,568 (43.7% below) |
| Library clerks and assistants | £17,953 | -£13,103 (42.2% below) |
Compare Colchester with nearby areas
- Bedford UA£33,148 (+£2,092)
- Central Bedfordshire UA£30,963 (£93)
- Luton UA£29,640 (£1,416)
- Peterborough UA£31,062 (+£6)
- Southend-on-Sea UA£26,955 (£4,101)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Colchester?
The median annual salary in Colchester is £31,056, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Colchester?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers is among the highest-paid occupations in the Colchester area, with a median salary of £83,444 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Colchester. Occupation salaries cover the East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.