Average Salaries in Luton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 data — East region
All-Jobs Median
£29,640
Luton UA
All-Jobs Mean
£37,177
Luton UA
Highest Paid Jobs in Luton UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers | £83,444 | +£53,804 (181.5% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £81,143 | +£51,503 (173.8% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £79,305 | +£49,665 (167.6% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £75,608 | +£45,968 (155.1% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £69,486 | +£39,846 (134.4% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £66,126 | +£36,486 (123.1% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,326 | +£35,686 (120.4% above) |
| Marketing and commercial managers | £62,752 | +£33,112 (111.7% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,766 | +£32,126 (108.4% above) |
| Programmers and software development professionals | £60,203 | +£30,563 (103.1% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Luton UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,512 | -£20,128 (67.9% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,656 | -£18,984 (64.0% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,065 | -£14,575 (49.2% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,892 | -£13,748 (46.4% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,988 | -£13,652 (46.1% below) |
| Typists and related keyboard occupations | £16,038 | -£13,602 (45.9% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £16,048 | -£13,592 (45.9% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,861 | -£12,779 (43.1% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,488 | -£12,152 (41.0% below) |
| Library clerks and assistants | £17,953 | -£11,687 (39.4% below) |
Compare Luton UA with nearby areas
- Bedford UA£33,148 (+£3,508)
- Central Bedfordshire UA£30,963 (+£1,323)
- Peterborough UA£31,062 (+£1,422)
- Southend-on-Sea UA£26,955 (£2,685)
- Thurrock UA£34,388 (+£4,748)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Luton UA?
The median annual salary in Luton UA is £29,640, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Luton UA?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers is among the highest-paid occupations in the Luton UA area, with a median salary of £83,444 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Luton UA. Occupation salaries cover the East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.