Average Salaries in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
ONS ASHE 2025 data — East region
All-Jobs Median
£30,544
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
All-Jobs Mean
£33,238
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Highest Paid Jobs in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers | £83,444 | +£52,900 (173.2% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £81,143 | +£50,599 (165.7% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £79,305 | +£48,761 (159.6% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £75,608 | +£45,064 (147.5% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £69,486 | +£38,942 (127.5% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £66,126 | +£35,582 (116.5% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,326 | +£34,782 (113.9% above) |
| Marketing and commercial managers | £62,752 | +£32,208 (105.4% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,766 | +£31,222 (102.2% above) |
| Programmers and software development professionals | £60,203 | +£29,659 (97.1% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,512 | -£21,032 (68.9% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,656 | -£19,888 (65.1% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,065 | -£15,479 (50.7% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,892 | -£14,652 (48.0% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,988 | -£14,556 (47.7% below) |
| Typists and related keyboard occupations | £16,038 | -£14,506 (47.5% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £16,048 | -£14,496 (47.5% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,861 | -£13,683 (44.8% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,488 | -£13,056 (42.7% below) |
| Library clerks and assistants | £17,953 | -£12,591 (41.2% below) |
Compare King's Lynn and West Norfolk with nearby areas
- Bedford UA£33,148 (+£2,604)
- Central Bedfordshire UA£30,963 (+£419)
- Luton UA£29,640 (£904)
- Peterborough UA£31,062 (+£518)
- Southend-on-Sea UA£26,955 (£3,589)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
The median annual salary in King's Lynn and West Norfolk is £30,544, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers is among the highest-paid occupations in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk area, with a median salary of £83,444 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to King's Lynn and West Norfolk. Occupation salaries cover the East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.