Average Salaries in Harlow
ONS ASHE 2025 data — East region
All-Jobs Median
£32,320
Harlow
All-Jobs Mean
£35,290
Harlow
Highest Paid Jobs in Harlow
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers | £83,444 | +£51,124 (158.2% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £81,143 | +£48,823 (151.1% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £79,305 | +£46,985 (145.4% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £75,608 | +£43,288 (133.9% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £69,486 | +£37,166 (115.0% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £66,126 | +£33,806 (104.6% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,326 | +£33,006 (102.1% above) |
| Marketing and commercial managers | £62,752 | +£30,432 (94.2% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,766 | +£29,446 (91.1% above) |
| Programmers and software development professionals | £60,203 | +£27,883 (86.3% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Harlow
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,512 | -£22,808 (70.6% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,656 | -£21,664 (67.0% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,065 | -£17,255 (53.4% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,892 | -£16,428 (50.8% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,988 | -£16,332 (50.5% below) |
| Typists and related keyboard occupations | £16,038 | -£16,282 (50.4% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £16,048 | -£16,272 (50.3% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,861 | -£15,459 (47.8% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,488 | -£14,832 (45.9% below) |
| Library clerks and assistants | £17,953 | -£14,367 (44.5% below) |
Compare Harlow with nearby areas
- Bedford UA£33,148 (+£828)
- Central Bedfordshire UA£30,963 (£1,357)
- Luton UA£29,640 (£2,680)
- Peterborough UA£31,062 (£1,258)
- Southend-on-Sea UA£26,955 (£5,365)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Harlow?
The median annual salary in Harlow is £32,320, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Harlow?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers is among the highest-paid occupations in the Harlow area, with a median salary of £83,444 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Harlow. Occupation salaries cover the East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.