Average Salaries in East Devon
ONS ASHE 2025 data — South West region
All-Jobs Median
£31,874
East Devon
All-Jobs Mean
£34,745
East Devon
Highest Paid Jobs in East Devon
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £74,712 | +£42,838 (134.4% above) |
| Cyber security professionals | £73,291 | +£41,417 (129.9% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £66,327 | +£34,453 (108.1% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £65,735 | +£33,861 (106.2% above) |
| Senior police officers | £64,975 | +£33,101 (103.8% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £59,333 | +£27,459 (86.1% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £55,579 | +£23,705 (74.4% above) |
| Civil engineers | £55,472 | +£23,598 (74.0% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £54,986 | +£23,112 (72.5% above) |
| Health care practice managers | £54,592 | +£22,718 (71.3% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in East Devon
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,111 | -£27,763 (87.1% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,411 | -£22,463 (70.5% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,791 | -£20,083 (63.0% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £13,203 | -£18,671 (58.6% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,278 | -£17,596 (55.2% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,458 | -£16,416 (51.5% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,938 | -£14,936 (46.9% below) |
| Horticultural trades | £17,334 | -£14,540 (45.6% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,482 | -£14,392 (45.2% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £17,817 | -£14,057 (44.1% below) |
Compare East Devon with nearby areas
- Bath and North East Somerset UA£32,004 (+£130)
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA£31,121 (£753)
- Bristol, City of UA£36,652 (+£4,778)
- Dorset UA£29,292 (£2,582)
- North Somerset UA£28,749 (£3,125)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in East Devon?
The median annual salary in East Devon is £31,874, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in East Devon?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the East Devon area, with a median salary of £74,712 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to East Devon. Occupation salaries cover the South West region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.