Average Salaries in East Staffordshire
ONS ASHE 2025 data — West Midlands region
All-Jobs Median
£31,048
East Staffordshire
All-Jobs Mean
£37,717
East Staffordshire
Highest Paid Jobs in East Staffordshire
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,812 | +£48,764 (157.1% above) |
| Barristers and judges | £68,676 | +£37,628 (121.2% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £67,428 | +£36,380 (117.2% above) |
| Managers and directors in the creative industries | £66,195 | +£35,147 (113.2% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £63,779 | +£32,731 (105.4% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £62,074 | +£31,026 (99.9% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £61,923 | +£30,875 (99.4% above) |
| Generalist medical practitioners | £59,169 | +£28,121 (90.6% above) |
| Taxation experts | £57,822 | +£26,774 (86.2% above) |
| Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. | £57,568 | +£26,520 (85.4% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in East Staffordshire
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £3,823 | -£27,225 (87.7% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £9,744 | -£21,304 (68.6% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,135 | -£19,913 (64.1% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,582 | -£16,466 (53.0% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,398 | -£15,650 (50.4% below) |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £16,341 | -£14,707 (47.4% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,703 | -£13,345 (43.0% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £18,397 | -£12,651 (40.7% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £18,609 | -£12,439 (40.1% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £18,939 | -£12,109 (39.0% below) |
Compare East Staffordshire with nearby areas
- Herefordshire UA£28,366 (£2,682)
- Stoke-on-Trent UA£30,767 (£281)
- Telford and Wrekin UA£30,601 (£447)
- Shropshire UA£28,397 (£2,651)
- Cannock Chase£29,719 (£1,329)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in East Staffordshire?
The median annual salary in East Staffordshire is £31,048, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in East Staffordshire?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the East Staffordshire area, with a median salary of £79,812 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to East Staffordshire. Occupation salaries cover the West Midlands region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.