Average Salaries in Hastings
ONS ASHE 2025 data — South East region
All-Jobs Median
£29,383
Hastings
All-Jobs Mean
£30,664
Hastings
Highest Paid Jobs in Hastings
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Information technology directors | £95,391 | +£66,008 (224.6% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £85,122 | +£55,739 (189.7% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £78,811 | +£49,428 (168.2% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £76,715 | +£47,332 (161.1% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £76,511 | +£47,128 (160.4% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £69,191 | +£39,808 (135.5% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £67,902 | +£38,519 (131.1% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,377 | +£37,994 (129.3% above) |
| Human resource managers and directors | £63,289 | +£33,906 (115.4% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £60,881 | +£31,498 (107.2% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Hastings
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £3,432 | -£25,951 (88.3% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £10,726 | -£18,657 (63.5% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,286 | -£18,097 (61.6% below) |
| Elementary sales occupations n.e.c. | £12,070 | -£17,313 (58.9% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,384 | -£16,999 (57.9% below) |
| Market research interviewers | £14,090 | -£15,293 (52.0% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,246 | -£14,137 (48.1% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,401 | -£12,982 (44.2% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £16,505 | -£12,878 (43.8% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,222 | -£12,161 (41.4% below) |
Compare Hastings with nearby areas
- Bracknell Forest UA£37,063 (+£7,680)
- Brighton and Hove UA£33,649 (+£4,266)
- Buckinghamshire UA£33,367 (+£3,984)
- Isle of Wight UA£26,185 (£3,198)
- Medway UA£30,784 (+£1,401)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Hastings?
The median annual salary in Hastings is £29,383, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Hastings?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Information technology directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Hastings area, with a median salary of £95,391 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Hastings. Occupation salaries cover the South East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.