Average Salaries in Harborough
ONS ASHE 2025 data — East Midlands region
All-Jobs Median
£28,618
Harborough
All-Jobs Mean
£33,399
Harborough
Highest Paid Jobs in Harborough
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £76,175 | +£47,557 (166.2% above) |
| Information technology directors | £71,620 | +£43,002 (150.3% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £60,776 | +£32,158 (112.4% above) |
| Engineering project managers and project engineers | £58,303 | +£29,685 (103.7% above) |
| Generalist medical practitioners | £55,331 | +£26,713 (93.3% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £54,739 | +£26,121 (91.3% above) |
| Business and financial project management professionals | £50,926 | +£22,308 (78.0% above) |
| Production managers and directors in construction | £50,059 | +£21,441 (74.9% above) |
| Production managers and directors in mining and energy | £50,015 | +£21,397 (74.8% above) |
| IT network professionals | £49,974 | +£21,356 (74.6% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Harborough
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,030 | -£24,588 (85.9% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,992 | -£17,626 (61.6% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £13,303 | -£15,315 (53.5% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £14,149 | -£14,469 (50.6% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,531 | -£14,087 (49.2% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £15,598 | -£13,020 (45.5% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £16,458 | -£12,160 (42.5% below) |
| Higher level teaching assistants | £17,257 | -£11,361 (39.7% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,377 | -£11,241 (39.3% below) |
| Bar and catering supervisors | £17,872 | -£10,746 (37.5% below) |
Compare Harborough with nearby areas
- Derby UA£35,179 (+£6,561)
- Leicester UA£29,411 (+£793)
- North Northamptonshire UA£31,027 (+£2,409)
- Nottingham UA£29,144 (+£526)
- Rutland UA£34,355 (+£5,737)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Harborough?
The median annual salary in Harborough is £28,618, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Harborough?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Harborough area, with a median salary of £76,175 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Harborough. Occupation salaries cover the East Midlands region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.