Average Salaries in Forest of Dean
ONS ASHE 2025 data — South West region
All-Jobs Median
£25,387
Forest of Dean
All-Jobs Mean
£30,302
Forest of Dean
Highest Paid Jobs in Forest of Dean
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £74,712 | +£49,325 (194.3% above) |
| Cyber security professionals | £73,291 | +£47,904 (188.7% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £66,327 | +£40,940 (161.3% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £65,735 | +£40,348 (158.9% above) |
| Senior police officers | £64,975 | +£39,588 (155.9% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £59,333 | +£33,946 (133.7% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £55,579 | +£30,192 (118.9% above) |
| Civil engineers | £55,472 | +£30,085 (118.5% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £54,986 | +£29,599 (116.6% above) |
| Health care practice managers | £54,592 | +£29,205 (115.0% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Forest of Dean
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,111 | -£21,276 (83.8% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,411 | -£15,976 (62.9% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,791 | -£13,596 (53.6% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £13,203 | -£12,184 (48.0% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,278 | -£11,109 (43.8% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,458 | -£9,929 (39.1% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,938 | -£8,449 (33.3% below) |
| Horticultural trades | £17,334 | -£8,053 (31.7% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,482 | -£7,905 (31.1% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £17,817 | -£7,570 (29.8% below) |
Compare Forest of Dean with nearby areas
- Bath and North East Somerset UA£32,004 (+£6,617)
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA£31,121 (+£5,734)
- Bristol, City of UA£36,652 (+£11,265)
- Dorset UA£29,292 (+£3,905)
- North Somerset UA£28,749 (+£3,362)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Forest of Dean?
The median annual salary in Forest of Dean is £25,387, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Forest of Dean?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Forest of Dean area, with a median salary of £74,712 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Forest of Dean. Occupation salaries cover the South West region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.