Average Salaries in Melton
ONS ASHE 2025 data — East Midlands region
All-Jobs Median
£26,700
Melton
All-Jobs Mean
£27,721
Melton
Highest Paid Jobs in Melton
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £76,175 | +£49,475 (185.3% above) |
| Information technology directors | £71,620 | +£44,920 (168.2% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £60,776 | +£34,076 (127.6% above) |
| Engineering project managers and project engineers | £58,303 | +£31,603 (118.4% above) |
| Generalist medical practitioners | £55,331 | +£28,631 (107.2% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £54,739 | +£28,039 (105.0% above) |
| Business and financial project management professionals | £50,926 | +£24,226 (90.7% above) |
| Production managers and directors in construction | £50,059 | +£23,359 (87.5% above) |
| Production managers and directors in mining and energy | £50,015 | +£23,315 (87.3% above) |
| IT network professionals | £49,974 | +£23,274 (87.2% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Melton
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,030 | -£22,670 (84.9% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,992 | -£15,708 (58.8% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £13,303 | -£13,397 (50.2% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £14,149 | -£12,551 (47.0% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,531 | -£12,169 (45.6% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £15,598 | -£11,102 (41.6% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £16,458 | -£10,242 (38.4% below) |
| Higher level teaching assistants | £17,257 | -£9,443 (35.4% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,377 | -£9,323 (34.9% below) |
| Bar and catering supervisors | £17,872 | -£8,828 (33.1% below) |
Compare Melton with nearby areas
- Derby UA£35,179 (+£8,479)
- Leicester UA£29,411 (+£2,711)
- North Northamptonshire UA£31,027 (+£4,327)
- Nottingham UA£29,144 (+£2,444)
- Rutland UA£34,355 (+£7,655)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Melton?
The median annual salary in Melton is £26,700, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Melton?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Melton area, with a median salary of £76,175 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Melton. Occupation salaries cover the East Midlands region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.