Average Salaries in Dudley
ONS ASHE 2025 data — West Midlands region
All-Jobs Median
£29,071
Dudley
All-Jobs Mean
£32,661
Dudley
Highest Paid Jobs in Dudley
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,812 | +£50,741 (174.5% above) |
| Barristers and judges | £68,676 | +£39,605 (136.2% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £67,428 | +£38,357 (131.9% above) |
| Managers and directors in the creative industries | £66,195 | +£37,124 (127.7% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £63,779 | +£34,708 (119.4% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £62,074 | +£33,003 (113.5% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £61,923 | +£32,852 (113.0% above) |
| Generalist medical practitioners | £59,169 | +£30,098 (103.5% above) |
| Taxation experts | £57,822 | +£28,751 (98.9% above) |
| Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. | £57,568 | +£28,497 (98.0% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Dudley
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £3,823 | -£25,248 (86.8% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £9,744 | -£19,327 (66.5% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,135 | -£17,936 (61.7% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,582 | -£14,489 (49.8% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,398 | -£13,673 (47.0% below) |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £16,341 | -£12,730 (43.8% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,703 | -£11,368 (39.1% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £18,397 | -£10,674 (36.7% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £18,609 | -£10,462 (36.0% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £18,939 | -£10,132 (34.9% below) |
Compare Dudley with nearby areas
- Herefordshire UA£28,366 (£705)
- Stoke-on-Trent UA£30,767 (+£1,696)
- Telford and Wrekin UA£30,601 (+£1,530)
- Shropshire UA£28,397 (£674)
- Cannock Chase£29,719 (+£648)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Dudley?
The median annual salary in Dudley is £29,071, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Dudley?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Dudley area, with a median salary of £79,812 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Dudley. Occupation salaries cover the West Midlands region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.