Average Salaries in Croydon
ONS ASHE 2025 data — London region
All-Jobs Median
£34,987
Croydon
All-Jobs Mean
£39,464
Croydon
Highest Paid Jobs in Croydon
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers | £123,796 | +£88,809 (253.8% above) |
| Chief executives and senior officials | £119,981 | +£84,994 (242.9% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £111,935 | +£76,948 (219.9% above) |
| Financial managers and directors | £107,433 | +£72,446 (207.1% above) |
| Information technology directors | £105,290 | +£70,303 (200.9% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £86,528 | +£51,541 (147.3% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £85,735 | +£50,748 (145.0% above) |
| Public relations and communications directors | £81,699 | +£46,712 (133.5% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £77,889 | +£42,902 (122.6% above) |
| Production managers and directors in manufacturing | £76,710 | +£41,723 (119.3% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Croydon
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £5,711 | -£29,276 (83.7% below) |
| Shelf fillers | £14,343 | -£20,644 (59.0% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £14,524 | -£20,463 (58.5% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £14,750 | -£20,237 (57.8% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £14,974 | -£20,013 (57.2% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,417 | -£19,570 (55.9% below) |
| Waiters and waitresses | £15,734 | -£19,253 (55.0% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £18,799 | -£16,188 (46.3% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £19,423 | -£15,564 (44.5% below) |
| Housekeepers and related occupations | £20,047 | -£14,940 (42.7% below) |
Compare Croydon with nearby areas
- Camden£48,822 (+£13,835)
- City of London£67,064 (+£32,077)
- Hackney£37,736 (+£2,749)
- Hammersmith and Fulham£44,042 (+£9,055)
- Haringey£27,716 (£7,271)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Croydon?
The median annual salary in Croydon is £34,987, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Croydon?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers is among the highest-paid occupations in the Croydon area, with a median salary of £123,796 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Croydon. Occupation salaries cover the London region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.