Average Salaries in Eastbourne
ONS ASHE 2025 data — South East region
All-Jobs Median
£26,893
Eastbourne
All-Jobs Mean
£31,898
Eastbourne
Highest Paid Jobs in Eastbourne
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Information technology directors | £95,391 | +£68,498 (254.7% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £85,122 | +£58,229 (216.5% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £78,811 | +£51,918 (193.1% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £76,715 | +£49,822 (185.3% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £76,511 | +£49,618 (184.5% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £69,191 | +£42,298 (157.3% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £67,902 | +£41,009 (152.5% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,377 | +£40,484 (150.5% above) |
| Human resource managers and directors | £63,289 | +£36,396 (135.3% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £60,881 | +£33,988 (126.4% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Eastbourne
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £3,432 | -£23,461 (87.2% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £10,726 | -£16,167 (60.1% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,286 | -£15,607 (58.0% below) |
| Elementary sales occupations n.e.c. | £12,070 | -£14,823 (55.1% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,384 | -£14,509 (54.0% below) |
| Market research interviewers | £14,090 | -£12,803 (47.6% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,246 | -£11,647 (43.3% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,401 | -£10,492 (39.0% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £16,505 | -£10,388 (38.6% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,222 | -£9,671 (36.0% below) |
Compare Eastbourne with nearby areas
- Bracknell Forest UA£37,063 (+£10,170)
- Brighton and Hove UA£33,649 (+£6,756)
- Buckinghamshire UA£33,367 (+£6,474)
- Isle of Wight UA£26,185 (£708)
- Medway UA£30,784 (+£3,891)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Eastbourne?
The median annual salary in Eastbourne is £26,893, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Eastbourne?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Information technology directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Eastbourne area, with a median salary of £95,391 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Eastbourne. Occupation salaries cover the South East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.