Average Salaries in Lichfield
ONS ASHE 2025 data — West Midlands region
All-Jobs Median
£28,845
Lichfield
All-Jobs Mean
£31,605
Lichfield
Highest Paid Jobs in Lichfield
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,812 | +£50,967 (176.7% above) |
| Barristers and judges | £68,676 | +£39,831 (138.1% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £67,428 | +£38,583 (133.8% above) |
| Managers and directors in the creative industries | £66,195 | +£37,350 (129.5% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £63,779 | +£34,934 (121.1% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £62,074 | +£33,229 (115.2% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £61,923 | +£33,078 (114.7% above) |
| Generalist medical practitioners | £59,169 | +£30,324 (105.1% above) |
| Taxation experts | £57,822 | +£28,977 (100.5% above) |
| Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. | £57,568 | +£28,723 (99.6% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Lichfield
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £3,823 | -£25,022 (86.7% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £9,744 | -£19,101 (66.2% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,135 | -£17,710 (61.4% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,582 | -£14,263 (49.4% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,398 | -£13,447 (46.6% below) |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £16,341 | -£12,504 (43.3% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,703 | -£11,142 (38.6% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £18,397 | -£10,448 (36.2% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £18,609 | -£10,236 (35.5% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £18,939 | -£9,906 (34.3% below) |
Compare Lichfield with nearby areas
- Herefordshire UA£28,366 (£479)
- Stoke-on-Trent UA£30,767 (+£1,922)
- Telford and Wrekin UA£30,601 (+£1,756)
- Shropshire UA£28,397 (£448)
- Cannock Chase£29,719 (+£874)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Lichfield?
The median annual salary in Lichfield is £28,845, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Lichfield?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Lichfield area, with a median salary of £79,812 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Lichfield. Occupation salaries cover the West Midlands region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.