Average Salaries in Great Yarmouth
ONS ASHE 2025 data — East region
All-Jobs Median
£26,484
Great Yarmouth
All-Jobs Mean
£29,767
Great Yarmouth
Highest Paid Jobs in Great Yarmouth
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers | £83,444 | +£56,960 (215.1% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £81,143 | +£54,659 (206.4% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £79,305 | +£52,821 (199.4% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £75,608 | +£49,124 (185.5% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £69,486 | +£43,002 (162.4% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £66,126 | +£39,642 (149.7% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,326 | +£38,842 (146.7% above) |
| Marketing and commercial managers | £62,752 | +£36,268 (136.9% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,766 | +£35,282 (133.2% above) |
| Programmers and software development professionals | £60,203 | +£33,719 (127.3% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Great Yarmouth
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,512 | -£16,972 (64.1% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,656 | -£15,828 (59.8% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,065 | -£11,419 (43.1% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,892 | -£10,592 (40.0% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,988 | -£10,496 (39.6% below) |
| Typists and related keyboard occupations | £16,038 | -£10,446 (39.4% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £16,048 | -£10,436 (39.4% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,861 | -£9,623 (36.3% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,488 | -£8,996 (34.0% below) |
| Library clerks and assistants | £17,953 | -£8,531 (32.2% below) |
Compare Great Yarmouth with nearby areas
- Bedford UA£33,148 (+£6,664)
- Central Bedfordshire UA£30,963 (+£4,479)
- Luton UA£29,640 (+£3,156)
- Peterborough UA£31,062 (+£4,578)
- Southend-on-Sea UA£26,955 (+£471)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Great Yarmouth?
The median annual salary in Great Yarmouth is £26,484, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Great Yarmouth?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers is among the highest-paid occupations in the Great Yarmouth area, with a median salary of £83,444 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Great Yarmouth. Occupation salaries cover the East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.