Average Salaries in Lincoln
ONS ASHE 2025 data — East Midlands region
All-Jobs Median
£29,482
Lincoln
All-Jobs Mean
£31,619
Lincoln
Highest Paid Jobs in Lincoln
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £76,175 | +£46,693 (158.4% above) |
| Information technology directors | £71,620 | +£42,138 (142.9% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £60,776 | +£31,294 (106.1% above) |
| Engineering project managers and project engineers | £58,303 | +£28,821 (97.8% above) |
| Generalist medical practitioners | £55,331 | +£25,849 (87.7% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £54,739 | +£25,257 (85.7% above) |
| Business and financial project management professionals | £50,926 | +£21,444 (72.7% above) |
| Production managers and directors in construction | £50,059 | +£20,577 (69.8% above) |
| Production managers and directors in mining and energy | £50,015 | +£20,533 (69.6% above) |
| IT network professionals | £49,974 | +£20,492 (69.5% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Lincoln
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,030 | -£25,452 (86.3% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,992 | -£18,490 (62.7% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £13,303 | -£16,179 (54.9% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £14,149 | -£15,333 (52.0% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,531 | -£14,951 (50.7% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £15,598 | -£13,884 (47.1% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £16,458 | -£13,024 (44.2% below) |
| Higher level teaching assistants | £17,257 | -£12,225 (41.5% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,377 | -£12,105 (41.1% below) |
| Bar and catering supervisors | £17,872 | -£11,610 (39.4% below) |
Compare Lincoln with nearby areas
- Derby UA£35,179 (+£5,697)
- Leicester UA£29,411 (£71)
- North Northamptonshire UA£31,027 (+£1,545)
- Nottingham UA£29,144 (£338)
- Rutland UA£34,355 (+£4,873)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Lincoln?
The median annual salary in Lincoln is £29,482, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Lincoln?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Lincoln area, with a median salary of £76,175 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Lincoln. Occupation salaries cover the East Midlands region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.