Average Salaries in Oadby and Wigston
ONS ASHE 2025 data — East Midlands region
All-Jobs Median
£23,103
Oadby and Wigston
All-Jobs Mean
£25,751
Oadby and Wigston
Highest Paid Jobs in Oadby and Wigston
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £76,175 | +£53,072 (229.7% above) |
| Information technology directors | £71,620 | +£48,517 (210.0% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £60,776 | +£37,673 (163.1% above) |
| Engineering project managers and project engineers | £58,303 | +£35,200 (152.4% above) |
| Generalist medical practitioners | £55,331 | +£32,228 (139.5% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £54,739 | +£31,636 (136.9% above) |
| Business and financial project management professionals | £50,926 | +£27,823 (120.4% above) |
| Production managers and directors in construction | £50,059 | +£26,956 (116.7% above) |
| Production managers and directors in mining and energy | £50,015 | +£26,912 (116.5% above) |
| IT network professionals | £49,974 | +£26,871 (116.3% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Oadby and Wigston
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,030 | -£19,073 (82.6% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,992 | -£12,111 (52.4% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £13,303 | -£9,800 (42.4% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £14,149 | -£8,954 (38.8% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,531 | -£8,572 (37.1% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £15,598 | -£7,505 (32.5% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £16,458 | -£6,645 (28.8% below) |
| Higher level teaching assistants | £17,257 | -£5,846 (25.3% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,377 | -£5,726 (24.8% below) |
| Bar and catering supervisors | £17,872 | -£5,231 (22.6% below) |
Compare Oadby and Wigston with nearby areas
- Derby UA£35,179 (+£12,076)
- Leicester UA£29,411 (+£6,308)
- North Northamptonshire UA£31,027 (+£7,924)
- Nottingham UA£29,144 (+£6,041)
- Rutland UA£34,355 (+£11,252)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Oadby and Wigston?
The median annual salary in Oadby and Wigston is £23,103, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Oadby and Wigston?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Oadby and Wigston area, with a median salary of £76,175 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Oadby and Wigston. Occupation salaries cover the East Midlands region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.