Average Salaries in Coventry
ONS ASHE 2025 data — West Midlands region
All-Jobs Median
£35,124
Coventry
All-Jobs Mean
£39,822
Coventry
Highest Paid Jobs in Coventry
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,812 | +£44,688 (127.2% above) |
| Barristers and judges | £68,676 | +£33,552 (95.5% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £67,428 | +£32,304 (92.0% above) |
| Managers and directors in the creative industries | £66,195 | +£31,071 (88.5% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £63,779 | +£28,655 (81.6% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £62,074 | +£26,950 (76.7% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £61,923 | +£26,799 (76.3% above) |
| Generalist medical practitioners | £59,169 | +£24,045 (68.5% above) |
| Taxation experts | £57,822 | +£22,698 (64.6% above) |
| Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. | £57,568 | +£22,444 (63.9% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Coventry
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £3,823 | -£31,301 (89.1% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £9,744 | -£25,380 (72.3% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,135 | -£23,989 (68.3% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,582 | -£20,542 (58.5% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,398 | -£19,726 (56.2% below) |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £16,341 | -£18,783 (53.5% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,703 | -£17,421 (49.6% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £18,397 | -£16,727 (47.6% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £18,609 | -£16,515 (47.0% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £18,939 | -£16,185 (46.1% below) |
Compare Coventry with nearby areas
- Herefordshire UA£28,366 (£6,758)
- Stoke-on-Trent UA£30,767 (£4,357)
- Telford and Wrekin UA£30,601 (£4,523)
- Shropshire UA£28,397 (£6,727)
- Cannock Chase£29,719 (£5,405)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Coventry?
The median annual salary in Coventry is £35,124, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Coventry?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Coventry area, with a median salary of £79,812 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Coventry. Occupation salaries cover the West Midlands region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.