Average Salaries in Mid Sussex
ONS ASHE 2025 data — South East region
All-Jobs Median
£31,401
Mid Sussex
All-Jobs Mean
£35,488
Mid Sussex
Highest Paid Jobs in Mid Sussex
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Information technology directors | £95,391 | +£63,990 (203.8% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £85,122 | +£53,721 (171.1% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £78,811 | +£47,410 (151.0% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £76,715 | +£45,314 (144.3% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £76,511 | +£45,110 (143.7% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £69,191 | +£37,790 (120.3% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £67,902 | +£36,501 (116.2% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,377 | +£35,976 (114.6% above) |
| Human resource managers and directors | £63,289 | +£31,888 (101.6% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £60,881 | +£29,480 (93.9% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Mid Sussex
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £3,432 | -£27,969 (89.1% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £10,726 | -£20,675 (65.8% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,286 | -£20,115 (64.1% below) |
| Elementary sales occupations n.e.c. | £12,070 | -£19,331 (61.6% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,384 | -£19,017 (60.6% below) |
| Market research interviewers | £14,090 | -£17,311 (55.1% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,246 | -£16,155 (51.4% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,401 | -£15,000 (47.8% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £16,505 | -£14,896 (47.4% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,222 | -£14,179 (45.2% below) |
Compare Mid Sussex with nearby areas
- Bracknell Forest UA£37,063 (+£5,662)
- Brighton and Hove UA£33,649 (+£2,248)
- Buckinghamshire UA£33,367 (+£1,966)
- Isle of Wight UA£26,185 (£5,216)
- Medway UA£30,784 (£617)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Mid Sussex?
The median annual salary in Mid Sussex is £31,401, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Mid Sussex?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Information technology directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Mid Sussex area, with a median salary of £95,391 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Mid Sussex. Occupation salaries cover the South East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.