Average Salaries in Merton
ONS ASHE 2025 data — London region
All-Jobs Median
£32,983
Merton
All-Jobs Mean
£38,560
Merton
Highest Paid Jobs in Merton
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers | £123,796 | +£90,813 (275.3% above) |
| Chief executives and senior officials | £119,981 | +£86,998 (263.8% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £111,935 | +£78,952 (239.4% above) |
| Financial managers and directors | £107,433 | +£74,450 (225.7% above) |
| Information technology directors | £105,290 | +£72,307 (219.2% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £86,528 | +£53,545 (162.3% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £85,735 | +£52,752 (159.9% above) |
| Public relations and communications directors | £81,699 | +£48,716 (147.7% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £77,889 | +£44,906 (136.1% above) |
| Production managers and directors in manufacturing | £76,710 | +£43,727 (132.6% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Merton
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £5,711 | -£27,272 (82.7% below) |
| Shelf fillers | £14,343 | -£18,640 (56.5% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £14,524 | -£18,459 (56.0% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £14,750 | -£18,233 (55.3% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £14,974 | -£18,009 (54.6% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,417 | -£17,566 (53.3% below) |
| Waiters and waitresses | £15,734 | -£17,249 (52.3% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £18,799 | -£14,184 (43.0% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £19,423 | -£13,560 (41.1% below) |
| Housekeepers and related occupations | £20,047 | -£12,936 (39.2% below) |
Compare Merton with nearby areas
- Camden£48,822 (+£15,839)
- City of London£67,064 (+£34,081)
- Hackney£37,736 (+£4,753)
- Hammersmith and Fulham£44,042 (+£11,059)
- Haringey£27,716 (£5,267)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Merton?
The median annual salary in Merton is £32,983, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Merton?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers is among the highest-paid occupations in the Merton area, with a median salary of £123,796 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Merton. Occupation salaries cover the London region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.