Average Salaries in Cotswold
ONS ASHE 2025 data — South West region
All-Jobs Median
£29,655
Cotswold
All-Jobs Mean
£31,242
Cotswold
Highest Paid Jobs in Cotswold
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £74,712 | +£45,057 (151.9% above) |
| Cyber security professionals | £73,291 | +£43,636 (147.1% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £66,327 | +£36,672 (123.7% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £65,735 | +£36,080 (121.7% above) |
| Senior police officers | £64,975 | +£35,320 (119.1% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £59,333 | +£29,678 (100.1% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £55,579 | +£25,924 (87.4% above) |
| Civil engineers | £55,472 | +£25,817 (87.1% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £54,986 | +£25,331 (85.4% above) |
| Health care practice managers | £54,592 | +£24,937 (84.1% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Cotswold
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,111 | -£25,544 (86.1% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,411 | -£20,244 (68.3% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,791 | -£17,864 (60.2% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £13,203 | -£16,452 (55.5% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,278 | -£15,377 (51.9% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,458 | -£14,197 (47.9% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,938 | -£12,717 (42.9% below) |
| Horticultural trades | £17,334 | -£12,321 (41.5% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,482 | -£12,173 (41.0% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £17,817 | -£11,838 (39.9% below) |
Compare Cotswold with nearby areas
- Bath and North East Somerset UA£32,004 (+£2,349)
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA£31,121 (+£1,466)
- Bristol, City of UA£36,652 (+£6,997)
- Dorset UA£29,292 (£363)
- North Somerset UA£28,749 (£906)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Cotswold?
The median annual salary in Cotswold is £29,655, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Cotswold?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Cotswold area, with a median salary of £74,712 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Cotswold. Occupation salaries cover the South West region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.