Average Salaries in Folkestone and Hythe
ONS ASHE 2025 data — South East region
All-Jobs Median
£31,907
Folkestone and Hythe
All-Jobs Mean
£34,523
Folkestone and Hythe
Highest Paid Jobs in Folkestone and Hythe
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Information technology directors | £95,391 | +£63,484 (199.0% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £85,122 | +£53,215 (166.8% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £78,811 | +£46,904 (147.0% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £76,715 | +£44,808 (140.4% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £76,511 | +£44,604 (139.8% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £69,191 | +£37,284 (116.9% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £67,902 | +£35,995 (112.8% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,377 | +£35,470 (111.2% above) |
| Human resource managers and directors | £63,289 | +£31,382 (98.4% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £60,881 | +£28,974 (90.8% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Folkestone and Hythe
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £3,432 | -£28,475 (89.2% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £10,726 | -£21,181 (66.4% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,286 | -£20,621 (64.6% below) |
| Elementary sales occupations n.e.c. | £12,070 | -£19,837 (62.2% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,384 | -£19,523 (61.2% below) |
| Market research interviewers | £14,090 | -£17,817 (55.8% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,246 | -£16,661 (52.2% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,401 | -£15,506 (48.6% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £16,505 | -£15,402 (48.3% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,222 | -£14,685 (46.0% below) |
Compare Folkestone and Hythe with nearby areas
- Bracknell Forest UA£37,063 (+£5,156)
- Brighton and Hove UA£33,649 (+£1,742)
- Buckinghamshire UA£33,367 (+£1,460)
- Isle of Wight UA£26,185 (£5,722)
- Medway UA£30,784 (£1,123)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Folkestone and Hythe?
The median annual salary in Folkestone and Hythe is £31,907, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Folkestone and Hythe?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Information technology directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Folkestone and Hythe area, with a median salary of £95,391 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Folkestone and Hythe. Occupation salaries cover the South East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.