Average Salaries in Liverpool
ONS ASHE 2025 data — North West region
All-Jobs Median
£33,648
Liverpool
All-Jobs Mean
£36,820
Liverpool
Highest Paid Jobs in Liverpool
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £83,567 | +£49,919 (148.4% above) |
| Information technology directors | £80,828 | +£47,180 (140.2% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,816 | +£46,168 (137.2% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £74,657 | +£41,009 (121.9% above) |
| Energy plant operatives | £63,662 | +£30,014 (89.2% above) |
| Senior police officers | £63,614 | +£29,966 (89.1% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,782 | +£28,134 (83.6% above) |
| Financial managers and directors | £58,206 | +£24,558 (73.0% above) |
| Business and financial project management professionals | £57,368 | +£23,720 (70.5% above) |
| IT managers | £56,622 | +£22,974 (68.3% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Liverpool
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,511 | -£29,137 (86.6% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,461 | -£22,187 (65.9% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,872 | -£21,776 (64.7% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,443 | -£19,205 (57.1% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £15,540 | -£18,108 (53.8% below) |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £15,730 | -£17,918 (53.3% below) |
| Receptionists | £18,092 | -£15,556 (46.2% below) |
| Launderers, dry cleaners and pressers | £18,955 | -£14,693 (43.7% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £19,031 | -£14,617 (43.4% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £19,258 | -£14,390 (42.8% below) |
Compare Liverpool with nearby areas
- Blackburn with Darwen UA£30,572 (£3,076)
- Blackpool UA£27,064 (£6,584)
- Halton UA£32,465 (£1,183)
- Warrington UA£34,719 (+£1,071)
- Cheshire East UA£33,200 (£448)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Liverpool?
The median annual salary in Liverpool is £33,648, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Liverpool?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Liverpool area, with a median salary of £83,567 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Liverpool. Occupation salaries cover the North West region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.