Average Salaries in East Suffolk
ONS ASHE 2025 data — East region
All-Jobs Median
£30,821
East Suffolk
All-Jobs Mean
£34,729
East Suffolk
Highest Paid Jobs in East Suffolk
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers | £83,444 | +£52,623 (170.7% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £81,143 | +£50,322 (163.3% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £79,305 | +£48,484 (157.3% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £75,608 | +£44,787 (145.3% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £69,486 | +£38,665 (125.5% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £66,126 | +£35,305 (114.5% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,326 | +£34,505 (112.0% above) |
| Marketing and commercial managers | £62,752 | +£31,931 (103.6% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,766 | +£30,945 (100.4% above) |
| Programmers and software development professionals | £60,203 | +£29,382 (95.3% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in East Suffolk
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,512 | -£21,309 (69.1% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,656 | -£20,165 (65.4% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,065 | -£15,756 (51.1% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,892 | -£14,929 (48.4% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,988 | -£14,833 (48.1% below) |
| Typists and related keyboard occupations | £16,038 | -£14,783 (48.0% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £16,048 | -£14,773 (47.9% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,861 | -£13,960 (45.3% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,488 | -£13,333 (43.3% below) |
| Library clerks and assistants | £17,953 | -£12,868 (41.8% below) |
Compare East Suffolk with nearby areas
- Bedford UA£33,148 (+£2,327)
- Central Bedfordshire UA£30,963 (+£142)
- Luton UA£29,640 (£1,181)
- Peterborough UA£31,062 (+£241)
- Southend-on-Sea UA£26,955 (£3,866)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in East Suffolk?
The median annual salary in East Suffolk is £30,821, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in East Suffolk?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers is among the highest-paid occupations in the East Suffolk area, with a median salary of £83,444 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to East Suffolk. Occupation salaries cover the East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.