Average Salaries in Dartford
ONS ASHE 2025 data — South East region
All-Jobs Median
£32,428
Dartford
All-Jobs Mean
£36,511
Dartford
Highest Paid Jobs in Dartford
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Information technology directors | £95,391 | +£62,963 (194.2% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £85,122 | +£52,694 (162.5% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £78,811 | +£46,383 (143.0% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £76,715 | +£44,287 (136.6% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £76,511 | +£44,083 (135.9% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £69,191 | +£36,763 (113.4% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £67,902 | +£35,474 (109.4% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,377 | +£34,949 (107.8% above) |
| Human resource managers and directors | £63,289 | +£30,861 (95.2% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £60,881 | +£28,453 (87.7% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Dartford
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £3,432 | -£28,996 (89.4% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £10,726 | -£21,702 (66.9% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,286 | -£21,142 (65.2% below) |
| Elementary sales occupations n.e.c. | £12,070 | -£20,358 (62.8% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,384 | -£20,044 (61.8% below) |
| Market research interviewers | £14,090 | -£18,338 (56.5% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,246 | -£17,182 (53.0% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,401 | -£16,027 (49.4% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £16,505 | -£15,923 (49.1% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,222 | -£15,206 (46.9% below) |
Compare Dartford with nearby areas
- Bracknell Forest UA£37,063 (+£4,635)
- Brighton and Hove UA£33,649 (+£1,221)
- Buckinghamshire UA£33,367 (+£939)
- Isle of Wight UA£26,185 (£6,243)
- Medway UA£30,784 (£1,644)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Dartford?
The median annual salary in Dartford is £32,428, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Dartford?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Information technology directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Dartford area, with a median salary of £95,391 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Dartford. Occupation salaries cover the South East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.