Average Salaries in Derby UA
ONS ASHE 2025 data — East Midlands region
All-Jobs Median
£35,179
Derby UA
All-Jobs Mean
£39,615
Derby UA
Highest Paid Jobs in Derby UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £76,175 | +£40,996 (116.5% above) |
| Information technology directors | £71,620 | +£36,441 (103.6% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £60,776 | +£25,597 (72.8% above) |
| Engineering project managers and project engineers | £58,303 | +£23,124 (65.7% above) |
| Generalist medical practitioners | £55,331 | +£20,152 (57.3% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £54,739 | +£19,560 (55.6% above) |
| Business and financial project management professionals | £50,926 | +£15,747 (44.8% above) |
| Production managers and directors in construction | £50,059 | +£14,880 (42.3% above) |
| Production managers and directors in mining and energy | £50,015 | +£14,836 (42.2% above) |
| IT network professionals | £49,974 | +£14,795 (42.1% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Derby UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,030 | -£31,149 (88.5% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,992 | -£24,187 (68.8% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £13,303 | -£21,876 (62.2% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £14,149 | -£21,030 (59.8% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,531 | -£20,648 (58.7% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £15,598 | -£19,581 (55.7% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £16,458 | -£18,721 (53.2% below) |
| Higher level teaching assistants | £17,257 | -£17,922 (50.9% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,377 | -£17,802 (50.6% below) |
| Bar and catering supervisors | £17,872 | -£17,307 (49.2% below) |
Compare Derby UA with nearby areas
- Leicester UA£29,411 (£5,768)
- North Northamptonshire UA£31,027 (£4,152)
- Nottingham UA£29,144 (£6,035)
- Rutland UA£34,355 (£824)
- West Northamptonshire UA£33,147 (£2,032)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Derby UA?
The median annual salary in Derby UA is £35,179, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Derby UA?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Derby UA area, with a median salary of £76,175 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Derby UA. Occupation salaries cover the East Midlands region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.