Average Salaries in Kensington and Chelsea
ONS ASHE 2025 data — London region
All-Jobs Median
£38,541
Kensington and Chelsea
All-Jobs Mean
£59,223
Kensington and Chelsea
Highest Paid Jobs in Kensington and Chelsea
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers | £123,796 | +£85,255 (221.2% above) |
| Chief executives and senior officials | £119,981 | +£81,440 (211.3% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £111,935 | +£73,394 (190.4% above) |
| Financial managers and directors | £107,433 | +£68,892 (178.7% above) |
| Information technology directors | £105,290 | +£66,749 (173.2% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £86,528 | +£47,987 (124.5% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £85,735 | +£47,194 (122.5% above) |
| Public relations and communications directors | £81,699 | +£43,158 (112.0% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £77,889 | +£39,348 (102.1% above) |
| Production managers and directors in manufacturing | £76,710 | +£38,169 (99.0% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Kensington and Chelsea
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £5,711 | -£32,830 (85.2% below) |
| Shelf fillers | £14,343 | -£24,198 (62.8% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £14,524 | -£24,017 (62.3% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £14,750 | -£23,791 (61.7% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £14,974 | -£23,567 (61.1% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,417 | -£23,124 (60.0% below) |
| Waiters and waitresses | £15,734 | -£22,807 (59.2% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £18,799 | -£19,742 (51.2% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £19,423 | -£19,118 (49.6% below) |
| Housekeepers and related occupations | £20,047 | -£18,494 (48.0% below) |
Compare Kensington and Chelsea with nearby areas
- Camden£48,822 (+£10,281)
- City of London£67,064 (+£28,523)
- Hackney£37,736 (£805)
- Hammersmith and Fulham£44,042 (+£5,501)
- Haringey£27,716 (£10,825)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Kensington and Chelsea?
The median annual salary in Kensington and Chelsea is £38,541, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Kensington and Chelsea?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers is among the highest-paid occupations in the Kensington and Chelsea area, with a median salary of £123,796 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Kensington and Chelsea. Occupation salaries cover the London region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.