Average Salaries in Exeter
ONS ASHE 2025 data — South West region
All-Jobs Median
£30,138
Exeter
All-Jobs Mean
£33,243
Exeter
Highest Paid Jobs in Exeter
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £74,712 | +£44,574 (147.9% above) |
| Cyber security professionals | £73,291 | +£43,153 (143.2% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £66,327 | +£36,189 (120.1% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £65,735 | +£35,597 (118.1% above) |
| Senior police officers | £64,975 | +£34,837 (115.6% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £59,333 | +£29,195 (96.9% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £55,579 | +£25,441 (84.4% above) |
| Civil engineers | £55,472 | +£25,334 (84.1% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £54,986 | +£24,848 (82.4% above) |
| Health care practice managers | £54,592 | +£24,454 (81.1% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Exeter
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,111 | -£26,027 (86.4% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,411 | -£20,727 (68.8% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,791 | -£18,347 (60.9% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £13,203 | -£16,935 (56.2% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,278 | -£15,860 (52.6% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,458 | -£14,680 (48.7% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,938 | -£13,200 (43.8% below) |
| Horticultural trades | £17,334 | -£12,804 (42.5% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,482 | -£12,656 (42.0% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £17,817 | -£12,321 (40.9% below) |
Compare Exeter with nearby areas
- Bath and North East Somerset UA£32,004 (+£1,866)
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA£31,121 (+£983)
- Bristol, City of UA£36,652 (+£6,514)
- Dorset UA£29,292 (£846)
- North Somerset UA£28,749 (£1,389)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Exeter?
The median annual salary in Exeter is £30,138, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Exeter?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Exeter area, with a median salary of £74,712 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Exeter. Occupation salaries cover the South West region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.