Average Salaries in Norwich
ONS ASHE 2025 data — East region
All-Jobs Median
£28,457
Norwich
All-Jobs Mean
£32,685
Norwich
Highest Paid Jobs in Norwich
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers | £83,444 | +£54,987 (193.2% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £81,143 | +£52,686 (185.1% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £79,305 | +£50,848 (178.7% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £75,608 | +£47,151 (165.7% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £69,486 | +£41,029 (144.2% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £66,126 | +£37,669 (132.4% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,326 | +£36,869 (129.6% above) |
| Marketing and commercial managers | £62,752 | +£34,295 (120.5% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,766 | +£33,309 (117.1% above) |
| Programmers and software development professionals | £60,203 | +£31,746 (111.6% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Norwich
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,512 | -£18,945 (66.6% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,656 | -£17,801 (62.6% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,065 | -£13,392 (47.1% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,892 | -£12,565 (44.2% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,988 | -£12,469 (43.8% below) |
| Typists and related keyboard occupations | £16,038 | -£12,419 (43.6% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £16,048 | -£12,409 (43.6% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,861 | -£11,596 (40.7% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,488 | -£10,969 (38.5% below) |
| Library clerks and assistants | £17,953 | -£10,504 (36.9% below) |
Compare Norwich with nearby areas
- Bedford UA£33,148 (+£4,691)
- Central Bedfordshire UA£30,963 (+£2,506)
- Luton UA£29,640 (+£1,183)
- Peterborough UA£31,062 (+£2,605)
- Southend-on-Sea UA£26,955 (£1,502)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Norwich?
The median annual salary in Norwich is £28,457, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Norwich?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers is among the highest-paid occupations in the Norwich area, with a median salary of £83,444 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Norwich. Occupation salaries cover the East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.