Average Salaries in East Cambridgeshire
ONS ASHE 2025 data — East region
All-Jobs Median
£30,232
East Cambridgeshire
All-Jobs Mean
£32,731
East Cambridgeshire
Highest Paid Jobs in East Cambridgeshire
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers | £83,444 | +£53,212 (176.0% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £81,143 | +£50,911 (168.4% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £79,305 | +£49,073 (162.3% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £75,608 | +£45,376 (150.1% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £69,486 | +£39,254 (129.8% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £66,126 | +£35,894 (118.7% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,326 | +£35,094 (116.1% above) |
| Marketing and commercial managers | £62,752 | +£32,520 (107.6% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,766 | +£31,534 (104.3% above) |
| Programmers and software development professionals | £60,203 | +£29,971 (99.1% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in East Cambridgeshire
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,512 | -£20,720 (68.5% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,656 | -£19,576 (64.8% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,065 | -£15,167 (50.2% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,892 | -£14,340 (47.4% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,988 | -£14,244 (47.1% below) |
| Typists and related keyboard occupations | £16,038 | -£14,194 (47.0% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £16,048 | -£14,184 (46.9% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,861 | -£13,371 (44.2% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,488 | -£12,744 (42.2% below) |
| Library clerks and assistants | £17,953 | -£12,279 (40.6% below) |
Compare East Cambridgeshire with nearby areas
- Bedford UA£33,148 (+£2,916)
- Central Bedfordshire UA£30,963 (+£731)
- Luton UA£29,640 (£592)
- Peterborough UA£31,062 (+£830)
- Southend-on-Sea UA£26,955 (£3,277)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in East Cambridgeshire?
The median annual salary in East Cambridgeshire is £30,232, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in East Cambridgeshire?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers is among the highest-paid occupations in the East Cambridgeshire area, with a median salary of £83,444 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to East Cambridgeshire. Occupation salaries cover the East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.