Average Salaries in North Hertfordshire
ONS ASHE 2025 data — East region
All-Jobs Median
£33,409
North Hertfordshire
All-Jobs Mean
£37,137
North Hertfordshire
Highest Paid Jobs in North Hertfordshire
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers | £83,444 | +£50,035 (149.8% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £81,143 | +£47,734 (142.9% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £79,305 | +£45,896 (137.4% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £75,608 | +£42,199 (126.3% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £69,486 | +£36,077 (108.0% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £66,126 | +£32,717 (97.9% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,326 | +£31,917 (95.5% above) |
| Marketing and commercial managers | £62,752 | +£29,343 (87.8% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,766 | +£28,357 (84.9% above) |
| Programmers and software development professionals | £60,203 | +£26,794 (80.2% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in North Hertfordshire
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,512 | -£23,897 (71.5% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,656 | -£22,753 (68.1% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,065 | -£18,344 (54.9% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,892 | -£17,517 (52.4% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,988 | -£17,421 (52.1% below) |
| Typists and related keyboard occupations | £16,038 | -£17,371 (52.0% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £16,048 | -£17,361 (52.0% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,861 | -£16,548 (49.5% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,488 | -£15,921 (47.7% below) |
| Library clerks and assistants | £17,953 | -£15,456 (46.3% below) |
Compare North Hertfordshire with nearby areas
- Bedford UA£33,148 (£261)
- Central Bedfordshire UA£30,963 (£2,446)
- Luton UA£29,640 (£3,769)
- Peterborough UA£31,062 (£2,347)
- Southend-on-Sea UA£26,955 (£6,454)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in North Hertfordshire?
The median annual salary in North Hertfordshire is £33,409, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in North Hertfordshire?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers is among the highest-paid occupations in the North Hertfordshire area, with a median salary of £83,444 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to North Hertfordshire. Occupation salaries cover the East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.