Average Salaries in Gloucester
ONS ASHE 2025 data — South West region
All-Jobs Median
£30,796
Gloucester
All-Jobs Mean
£33,392
Gloucester
Highest Paid Jobs in Gloucester
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £74,712 | +£43,916 (142.6% above) |
| Cyber security professionals | £73,291 | +£42,495 (138.0% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £66,327 | +£35,531 (115.4% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £65,735 | +£34,939 (113.5% above) |
| Senior police officers | £64,975 | +£34,179 (111.0% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £59,333 | +£28,537 (92.7% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £55,579 | +£24,783 (80.5% above) |
| Civil engineers | £55,472 | +£24,676 (80.1% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £54,986 | +£24,190 (78.5% above) |
| Health care practice managers | £54,592 | +£23,796 (77.3% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Gloucester
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,111 | -£26,685 (86.7% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,411 | -£21,385 (69.4% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,791 | -£19,005 (61.7% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £13,203 | -£17,593 (57.1% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,278 | -£16,518 (53.6% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,458 | -£15,338 (49.8% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,938 | -£13,858 (45.0% below) |
| Horticultural trades | £17,334 | -£13,462 (43.7% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,482 | -£13,314 (43.2% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £17,817 | -£12,979 (42.1% below) |
Compare Gloucester with nearby areas
- Bath and North East Somerset UA£32,004 (+£1,208)
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA£31,121 (+£325)
- Bristol, City of UA£36,652 (+£5,856)
- Dorset UA£29,292 (£1,504)
- North Somerset UA£28,749 (£2,047)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Gloucester?
The median annual salary in Gloucester is £30,796, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Gloucester?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Gloucester area, with a median salary of £74,712 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Gloucester. Occupation salaries cover the South West region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.