Average Salaries in Ipswich
ONS ASHE 2025 data — East region
All-Jobs Median
£30,605
Ipswich
All-Jobs Mean
£34,661
Ipswich
Highest Paid Jobs in Ipswich
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers | £83,444 | +£52,839 (172.6% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £81,143 | +£50,538 (165.1% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £79,305 | +£48,700 (159.1% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £75,608 | +£45,003 (147.0% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £69,486 | +£38,881 (127.0% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £66,126 | +£35,521 (116.1% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,326 | +£34,721 (113.4% above) |
| Marketing and commercial managers | £62,752 | +£32,147 (105.0% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,766 | +£31,161 (101.8% above) |
| Programmers and software development professionals | £60,203 | +£29,598 (96.7% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Ipswich
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,512 | -£21,093 (68.9% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,656 | -£19,949 (65.2% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,065 | -£15,540 (50.8% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,892 | -£14,713 (48.1% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,988 | -£14,617 (47.8% below) |
| Typists and related keyboard occupations | £16,038 | -£14,567 (47.6% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £16,048 | -£14,557 (47.6% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,861 | -£13,744 (44.9% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,488 | -£13,117 (42.9% below) |
| Library clerks and assistants | £17,953 | -£12,652 (41.3% below) |
Compare Ipswich with nearby areas
- Bedford UA£33,148 (+£2,543)
- Central Bedfordshire UA£30,963 (+£358)
- Luton UA£29,640 (£965)
- Peterborough UA£31,062 (+£457)
- Southend-on-Sea UA£26,955 (£3,650)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Ipswich?
The median annual salary in Ipswich is £30,605, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Ipswich?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers is among the highest-paid occupations in the Ipswich area, with a median salary of £83,444 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Ipswich. Occupation salaries cover the East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.