Average Salaries in Newark and Sherwood
ONS ASHE 2025 data — East Midlands region
All-Jobs Median
£26,911
Newark and Sherwood
All-Jobs Mean
£29,893
Newark and Sherwood
Highest Paid Jobs in Newark and Sherwood
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £76,175 | +£49,264 (183.1% above) |
| Information technology directors | £71,620 | +£44,709 (166.1% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £60,776 | +£33,865 (125.8% above) |
| Engineering project managers and project engineers | £58,303 | +£31,392 (116.7% above) |
| Generalist medical practitioners | £55,331 | +£28,420 (105.6% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £54,739 | +£27,828 (103.4% above) |
| Business and financial project management professionals | £50,926 | +£24,015 (89.2% above) |
| Production managers and directors in construction | £50,059 | +£23,148 (86.0% above) |
| Production managers and directors in mining and energy | £50,015 | +£23,104 (85.9% above) |
| IT network professionals | £49,974 | +£23,063 (85.7% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Newark and Sherwood
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,030 | -£22,881 (85.0% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,992 | -£15,919 (59.2% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £13,303 | -£13,608 (50.6% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £14,149 | -£12,762 (47.4% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,531 | -£12,380 (46.0% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £15,598 | -£11,313 (42.0% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £16,458 | -£10,453 (38.8% below) |
| Higher level teaching assistants | £17,257 | -£9,654 (35.9% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,377 | -£9,534 (35.4% below) |
| Bar and catering supervisors | £17,872 | -£9,039 (33.6% below) |
Compare Newark and Sherwood with nearby areas
- Derby UA£35,179 (+£8,268)
- Leicester UA£29,411 (+£2,500)
- North Northamptonshire UA£31,027 (+£4,116)
- Nottingham UA£29,144 (+£2,233)
- Rutland UA£34,355 (+£7,444)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Newark and Sherwood?
The median annual salary in Newark and Sherwood is £26,911, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Newark and Sherwood?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Newark and Sherwood area, with a median salary of £76,175 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Newark and Sherwood. Occupation salaries cover the East Midlands region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.