Average Salaries in Lewes
ONS ASHE 2025 data — South East region
All-Jobs Median
£32,287
Lewes
All-Jobs Mean
£33,656
Lewes
Highest Paid Jobs in Lewes
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Information technology directors | £95,391 | +£63,104 (195.4% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £85,122 | +£52,835 (163.6% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £78,811 | +£46,524 (144.1% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £76,715 | +£44,428 (137.6% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £76,511 | +£44,224 (137.0% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £69,191 | +£36,904 (114.3% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £67,902 | +£35,615 (110.3% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,377 | +£35,090 (108.7% above) |
| Human resource managers and directors | £63,289 | +£31,002 (96.0% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £60,881 | +£28,594 (88.6% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Lewes
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £3,432 | -£28,855 (89.4% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £10,726 | -£21,561 (66.8% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,286 | -£21,001 (65.0% below) |
| Elementary sales occupations n.e.c. | £12,070 | -£20,217 (62.6% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,384 | -£19,903 (61.6% below) |
| Market research interviewers | £14,090 | -£18,197 (56.4% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,246 | -£17,041 (52.8% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,401 | -£15,886 (49.2% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £16,505 | -£15,782 (48.9% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,222 | -£15,065 (46.7% below) |
Compare Lewes with nearby areas
- Bracknell Forest UA£37,063 (+£4,776)
- Brighton and Hove UA£33,649 (+£1,362)
- Buckinghamshire UA£33,367 (+£1,080)
- Isle of Wight UA£26,185 (£6,102)
- Medway UA£30,784 (£1,503)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Lewes?
The median annual salary in Lewes is £32,287, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Lewes?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Information technology directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Lewes area, with a median salary of £95,391 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Lewes. Occupation salaries cover the South East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.