Average Salaries in Dacorum
ONS ASHE 2025 data — East region
All-Jobs Median
£18,675
Dacorum
All-Jobs Mean
£24,688
Dacorum
Highest Paid Jobs in Dacorum
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers | £83,444 | +£64,769 (346.8% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £81,143 | +£62,468 (334.5% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £79,305 | +£60,630 (324.7% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £75,608 | +£56,933 (304.9% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £69,486 | +£50,811 (272.1% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £66,126 | +£47,451 (254.1% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,326 | +£46,651 (249.8% above) |
| Marketing and commercial managers | £62,752 | +£44,077 (236.0% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,766 | +£43,091 (230.7% above) |
| Programmers and software development professionals | £60,203 | +£41,528 (222.4% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Dacorum
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,512 | -£9,163 (49.1% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,656 | -£8,019 (42.9% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,065 | -£3,610 (19.3% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,892 | -£2,783 (14.9% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,988 | -£2,687 (14.4% below) |
| Typists and related keyboard occupations | £16,038 | -£2,637 (14.1% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £16,048 | -£2,627 (14.1% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,861 | -£1,814 (9.7% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,488 | -£1,187 (6.4% below) |
| Library clerks and assistants | £17,953 | -£722 (3.9% below) |
Compare Dacorum with nearby areas
- Bedford UA£33,148 (+£14,473)
- Central Bedfordshire UA£30,963 (+£12,288)
- Luton UA£29,640 (+£10,965)
- Peterborough UA£31,062 (+£12,387)
- Southend-on-Sea UA£26,955 (+£8,280)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Dacorum?
The median annual salary in Dacorum is £18,675, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Dacorum?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers is among the highest-paid occupations in the Dacorum area, with a median salary of £83,444 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Dacorum. Occupation salaries cover the East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.