Average Salaries in East Hertfordshire
ONS ASHE 2025 data — East region
All-Jobs Median
£32,293
East Hertfordshire
All-Jobs Mean
£40,771
East Hertfordshire
Highest Paid Jobs in East Hertfordshire
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers | £83,444 | +£51,151 (158.4% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £81,143 | +£48,850 (151.3% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £79,305 | +£47,012 (145.6% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £75,608 | +£43,315 (134.1% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £69,486 | +£37,193 (115.2% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £66,126 | +£33,833 (104.8% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,326 | +£33,033 (102.3% above) |
| Marketing and commercial managers | £62,752 | +£30,459 (94.3% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,766 | +£29,473 (91.3% above) |
| Programmers and software development professionals | £60,203 | +£27,910 (86.4% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in East Hertfordshire
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,512 | -£22,781 (70.5% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,656 | -£21,637 (67.0% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,065 | -£17,228 (53.3% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,892 | -£16,401 (50.8% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,988 | -£16,305 (50.5% below) |
| Typists and related keyboard occupations | £16,038 | -£16,255 (50.3% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £16,048 | -£16,245 (50.3% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,861 | -£15,432 (47.8% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,488 | -£14,805 (45.8% below) |
| Library clerks and assistants | £17,953 | -£14,340 (44.4% below) |
Compare East Hertfordshire with nearby areas
- Bedford UA£33,148 (+£855)
- Central Bedfordshire UA£30,963 (£1,330)
- Luton UA£29,640 (£2,653)
- Peterborough UA£31,062 (£1,231)
- Southend-on-Sea UA£26,955 (£5,338)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in East Hertfordshire?
The median annual salary in East Hertfordshire is £32,293, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in East Hertfordshire?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers is among the highest-paid occupations in the East Hertfordshire area, with a median salary of £83,444 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to East Hertfordshire. Occupation salaries cover the East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.