Average Salaries in Dover
ONS ASHE 2025 data — South East region
All-Jobs Median
£31,547
Dover
All-Jobs Mean
£37,182
Dover
Highest Paid Jobs in Dover
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Information technology directors | £95,391 | +£63,844 (202.4% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £85,122 | +£53,575 (169.8% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £78,811 | +£47,264 (149.8% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £76,715 | +£45,168 (143.2% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £76,511 | +£44,964 (142.5% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £69,191 | +£37,644 (119.3% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £67,902 | +£36,355 (115.2% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,377 | +£35,830 (113.6% above) |
| Human resource managers and directors | £63,289 | +£31,742 (100.6% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £60,881 | +£29,334 (93.0% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Dover
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £3,432 | -£28,115 (89.1% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £10,726 | -£20,821 (66.0% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,286 | -£20,261 (64.2% below) |
| Elementary sales occupations n.e.c. | £12,070 | -£19,477 (61.7% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,384 | -£19,163 (60.7% below) |
| Market research interviewers | £14,090 | -£17,457 (55.3% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,246 | -£16,301 (51.7% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,401 | -£15,146 (48.0% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £16,505 | -£15,042 (47.7% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,222 | -£14,325 (45.4% below) |
Compare Dover with nearby areas
- Bracknell Forest UA£37,063 (+£5,516)
- Brighton and Hove UA£33,649 (+£2,102)
- Buckinghamshire UA£33,367 (+£1,820)
- Isle of Wight UA£26,185 (£5,362)
- Medway UA£30,784 (£763)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Dover?
The median annual salary in Dover is £31,547, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Dover?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Information technology directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Dover area, with a median salary of £95,391 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Dover. Occupation salaries cover the South East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.