Average Salaries in North Devon
ONS ASHE 2025 data — South West region
All-Jobs Median
£27,526
North Devon
All-Jobs Mean
£28,810
North Devon
Highest Paid Jobs in North Devon
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £74,712 | +£47,186 (171.4% above) |
| Cyber security professionals | £73,291 | +£45,765 (166.3% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £66,327 | +£38,801 (141.0% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £65,735 | +£38,209 (138.8% above) |
| Senior police officers | £64,975 | +£37,449 (136.0% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £59,333 | +£31,807 (115.6% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £55,579 | +£28,053 (101.9% above) |
| Civil engineers | £55,472 | +£27,946 (101.5% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £54,986 | +£27,460 (99.8% above) |
| Health care practice managers | £54,592 | +£27,066 (98.3% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in North Devon
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,111 | -£23,415 (85.1% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,411 | -£18,115 (65.8% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,791 | -£15,735 (57.2% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £13,203 | -£14,323 (52.0% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,278 | -£13,248 (48.1% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,458 | -£12,068 (43.8% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,938 | -£10,588 (38.5% below) |
| Horticultural trades | £17,334 | -£10,192 (37.0% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,482 | -£10,044 (36.5% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £17,817 | -£9,709 (35.3% below) |
Compare North Devon with nearby areas
- Bath and North East Somerset UA£32,004 (+£4,478)
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA£31,121 (+£3,595)
- Bristol, City of UA£36,652 (+£9,126)
- Dorset UA£29,292 (+£1,766)
- North Somerset UA£28,749 (+£1,223)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in North Devon?
The median annual salary in North Devon is £27,526, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in North Devon?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the North Devon area, with a median salary of £74,712 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to North Devon. Occupation salaries cover the South West region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.