Average Salaries in Kirklees
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Yorkshire and The Humber region
All-Jobs Median
£28,821
Kirklees
All-Jobs Mean
£32,292
Kirklees
Highest Paid Jobs in Kirklees
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £87,240 | +£58,419 (202.7% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £82,282 | +£53,461 (185.5% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,606 | +£50,785 (176.2% above) |
| Financial and accounting technicians | £63,056 | +£34,235 (118.8% above) |
| Generalist medical practitioners | £61,026 | +£32,205 (111.7% above) |
| Purchasing managers and directors | £60,189 | +£31,368 (108.8% above) |
| Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. | £56,587 | +£27,766 (96.3% above) |
| Solicitors and lawyers | £54,992 | +£26,171 (90.8% above) |
| Cyber security professionals | £54,864 | +£26,043 (90.4% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £54,167 | +£25,346 (87.9% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Kirklees
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,311 | -£24,510 (85.0% below) |
| Company secretaries and administrators | £10,971 | -£17,850 (61.9% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,319 | -£17,502 (60.7% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,988 | -£16,833 (58.4% below) |
| Care escorts | £14,451 | -£14,370 (49.9% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,657 | -£14,164 (49.1% below) |
| Receptionists | £16,958 | -£11,863 (41.2% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £17,293 | -£11,528 (40.0% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £17,362 | -£11,459 (39.8% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £17,485 | -£11,336 (39.3% below) |
Compare Kirklees with nearby areas
- East Riding of Yorkshire UA£29,355 (+£534)
- Kingston upon Hull UA£29,790 (+£969)
- North East Lincolnshire UA£26,631 (£2,190)
- North Lincolnshire UA£29,973 (+£1,152)
- York UA£32,151 (+£3,330)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Kirklees?
The median annual salary in Kirklees is £28,821, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Kirklees?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Kirklees area, with a median salary of £87,240 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Kirklees. Occupation salaries cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.