Average Salaries in Hertsmere
ONS ASHE 2025 data — East region
All-Jobs Median
£36,000
Hertsmere
All-Jobs Mean
£45,357
Hertsmere
Highest Paid Jobs in Hertsmere
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers | £83,444 | +£47,444 (131.8% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £81,143 | +£45,143 (125.4% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £79,305 | +£43,305 (120.3% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £75,608 | +£39,608 (110.0% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £69,486 | +£33,486 (93.0% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £66,126 | +£30,126 (83.7% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,326 | +£29,326 (81.5% above) |
| Marketing and commercial managers | £62,752 | +£26,752 (74.3% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,766 | +£25,766 (71.6% above) |
| Programmers and software development professionals | £60,203 | +£24,203 (67.2% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Hertsmere
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,512 | -£26,488 (73.6% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,656 | -£25,344 (70.4% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,065 | -£20,935 (58.2% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,892 | -£20,108 (55.9% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,988 | -£20,012 (55.6% below) |
| Typists and related keyboard occupations | £16,038 | -£19,962 (55.5% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £16,048 | -£19,952 (55.4% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,861 | -£19,139 (53.2% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,488 | -£18,512 (51.4% below) |
| Library clerks and assistants | £17,953 | -£18,047 (50.1% below) |
Compare Hertsmere with nearby areas
- Bedford UA£33,148 (£2,852)
- Central Bedfordshire UA£30,963 (£5,037)
- Luton UA£29,640 (£6,360)
- Peterborough UA£31,062 (£4,938)
- Southend-on-Sea UA£26,955 (£9,045)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Hertsmere?
The median annual salary in Hertsmere is £36,000, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Hertsmere?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers is among the highest-paid occupations in the Hertsmere area, with a median salary of £83,444 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Hertsmere. Occupation salaries cover the East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.