Average Salaries in Cornwall UA
ONS ASHE 2025 data — South West region
All-Jobs Median
£27,006
Cornwall UA
All-Jobs Mean
£28,986
Cornwall UA
Highest Paid Jobs in Cornwall UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £74,712 | +£47,706 (176.6% above) |
| Cyber security professionals | £73,291 | +£46,285 (171.4% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £66,327 | +£39,321 (145.6% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £65,735 | +£38,729 (143.4% above) |
| Senior police officers | £64,975 | +£37,969 (140.6% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £59,333 | +£32,327 (119.7% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £55,579 | +£28,573 (105.8% above) |
| Civil engineers | £55,472 | +£28,466 (105.4% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £54,986 | +£27,980 (103.6% above) |
| Health care practice managers | £54,592 | +£27,586 (102.1% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Cornwall UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,111 | -£22,895 (84.8% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,411 | -£17,595 (65.2% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,791 | -£15,215 (56.3% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £13,203 | -£13,803 (51.1% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,278 | -£12,728 (47.1% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,458 | -£11,548 (42.8% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,938 | -£10,068 (37.3% below) |
| Horticultural trades | £17,334 | -£9,672 (35.8% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,482 | -£9,524 (35.3% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £17,817 | -£9,189 (34.0% below) |
Compare Cornwall UA with nearby areas
- Bath and North East Somerset UA£32,004 (+£4,998)
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA£31,121 (+£4,115)
- Bristol, City of UA£36,652 (+£9,646)
- Dorset UA£29,292 (+£2,286)
- North Somerset UA£28,749 (+£1,743)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Cornwall UA?
The median annual salary in Cornwall UA is £27,006, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Cornwall UA?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Cornwall UA area, with a median salary of £74,712 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Cornwall UA. Occupation salaries cover the South West region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.