Average Salaries in Islington
ONS ASHE 2025 data — London region
All-Jobs Median
£49,624
Islington
All-Jobs Mean
£59,996
Islington
Highest Paid Jobs in Islington
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers | £123,796 | +£74,172 (149.5% above) |
| Chief executives and senior officials | £119,981 | +£70,357 (141.8% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £111,935 | +£62,311 (125.6% above) |
| Financial managers and directors | £107,433 | +£57,809 (116.5% above) |
| Information technology directors | £105,290 | +£55,666 (112.2% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £86,528 | +£36,904 (74.4% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £85,735 | +£36,111 (72.8% above) |
| Public relations and communications directors | £81,699 | +£32,075 (64.6% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £77,889 | +£28,265 (57.0% above) |
| Production managers and directors in manufacturing | £76,710 | +£27,086 (54.6% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Islington
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £5,711 | -£43,913 (88.5% below) |
| Shelf fillers | £14,343 | -£35,281 (71.1% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £14,524 | -£35,100 (70.7% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £14,750 | -£34,874 (70.3% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £14,974 | -£34,650 (69.8% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,417 | -£34,207 (68.9% below) |
| Waiters and waitresses | £15,734 | -£33,890 (68.3% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £18,799 | -£30,825 (62.1% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £19,423 | -£30,201 (60.9% below) |
| Housekeepers and related occupations | £20,047 | -£29,577 (59.6% below) |
Compare Islington with nearby areas
- Camden£48,822 (£802)
- City of London£67,064 (+£17,440)
- Hackney£37,736 (£11,888)
- Hammersmith and Fulham£44,042 (£5,582)
- Haringey£27,716 (£21,908)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Islington?
The median annual salary in Islington is £49,624, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Islington?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers is among the highest-paid occupations in the Islington area, with a median salary of £123,796 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Islington. Occupation salaries cover the London region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.