Average Salaries in Lancaster
ONS ASHE 2025 data — North West region
All-Jobs Median
£29,091
Lancaster
All-Jobs Mean
£32,312
Lancaster
Highest Paid Jobs in Lancaster
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £83,567 | +£54,476 (187.3% above) |
| Information technology directors | £80,828 | +£51,737 (177.8% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,816 | +£50,725 (174.4% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £74,657 | +£45,566 (156.6% above) |
| Energy plant operatives | £63,662 | +£34,571 (118.8% above) |
| Senior police officers | £63,614 | +£34,523 (118.7% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,782 | +£32,691 (112.4% above) |
| Financial managers and directors | £58,206 | +£29,115 (100.1% above) |
| Business and financial project management professionals | £57,368 | +£28,277 (97.2% above) |
| IT managers | £56,622 | +£27,531 (94.6% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Lancaster
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,511 | -£24,580 (84.5% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,461 | -£17,630 (60.6% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,872 | -£17,219 (59.2% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,443 | -£14,648 (50.4% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £15,540 | -£13,551 (46.6% below) |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £15,730 | -£13,361 (45.9% below) |
| Receptionists | £18,092 | -£10,999 (37.8% below) |
| Launderers, dry cleaners and pressers | £18,955 | -£10,136 (34.8% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £19,031 | -£10,060 (34.6% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £19,258 | -£9,833 (33.8% below) |
Compare Lancaster with nearby areas
- Blackburn with Darwen UA£30,572 (+£1,481)
- Blackpool UA£27,064 (£2,027)
- Halton UA£32,465 (+£3,374)
- Warrington UA£34,719 (+£5,628)
- Cheshire East UA£33,200 (+£4,109)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Lancaster?
The median annual salary in Lancaster is £29,091, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Lancaster?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Lancaster area, with a median salary of £83,567 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Lancaster. Occupation salaries cover the North West region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.