Average Salaries in Dorset UA
ONS ASHE 2025 data — South West region
All-Jobs Median
£29,292
Dorset UA
All-Jobs Mean
£33,202
Dorset UA
Highest Paid Jobs in Dorset UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £74,712 | +£45,420 (155.1% above) |
| Cyber security professionals | £73,291 | +£43,999 (150.2% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £66,327 | +£37,035 (126.4% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £65,735 | +£36,443 (124.4% above) |
| Senior police officers | £64,975 | +£35,683 (121.8% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £59,333 | +£30,041 (102.6% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £55,579 | +£26,287 (89.7% above) |
| Civil engineers | £55,472 | +£26,180 (89.4% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £54,986 | +£25,694 (87.7% above) |
| Health care practice managers | £54,592 | +£25,300 (86.4% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Dorset UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,111 | -£25,181 (86.0% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,411 | -£19,881 (67.9% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,791 | -£17,501 (59.7% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £13,203 | -£16,089 (54.9% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,278 | -£15,014 (51.3% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,458 | -£13,834 (47.2% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,938 | -£12,354 (42.2% below) |
| Horticultural trades | £17,334 | -£11,958 (40.8% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,482 | -£11,810 (40.3% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £17,817 | -£11,475 (39.2% below) |
Compare Dorset UA with nearby areas
- Bath and North East Somerset UA£32,004 (+£2,712)
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA£31,121 (+£1,829)
- Bristol, City of UA£36,652 (+£7,360)
- North Somerset UA£28,749 (£543)
- Plymouth UA£30,346 (+£1,054)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Dorset UA?
The median annual salary in Dorset UA is £29,292, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Dorset UA?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Dorset UA area, with a median salary of £74,712 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Dorset UA. Occupation salaries cover the South West region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.