Average Salaries in New Forest
ONS ASHE 2025 data — South East region
All-Jobs Median
£30,071
New Forest
All-Jobs Mean
£34,382
New Forest
Highest Paid Jobs in New Forest
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Information technology directors | £95,391 | +£65,320 (217.2% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £85,122 | +£55,051 (183.1% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £78,811 | +£48,740 (162.1% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £76,715 | +£46,644 (155.1% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £76,511 | +£46,440 (154.4% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £69,191 | +£39,120 (130.1% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £67,902 | +£37,831 (125.8% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,377 | +£37,306 (124.1% above) |
| Human resource managers and directors | £63,289 | +£33,218 (110.5% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £60,881 | +£30,810 (102.5% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in New Forest
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £3,432 | -£26,639 (88.6% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £10,726 | -£19,345 (64.3% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,286 | -£18,785 (62.5% below) |
| Elementary sales occupations n.e.c. | £12,070 | -£18,001 (59.9% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,384 | -£17,687 (58.8% below) |
| Market research interviewers | £14,090 | -£15,981 (53.1% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,246 | -£14,825 (49.3% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,401 | -£13,670 (45.5% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £16,505 | -£13,566 (45.1% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,222 | -£12,849 (42.7% below) |
Compare New Forest with nearby areas
- Bracknell Forest UA£37,063 (+£6,992)
- Brighton and Hove UA£33,649 (+£3,578)
- Buckinghamshire UA£33,367 (+£3,296)
- Isle of Wight UA£26,185 (£3,886)
- Medway UA£30,784 (+£713)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in New Forest?
The median annual salary in New Forest is £30,071, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in New Forest?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Information technology directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the New Forest area, with a median salary of £95,391 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to New Forest. Occupation salaries cover the South East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.