Average Salaries in Oldham
ONS ASHE 2025 data — North West region
All-Jobs Median
£27,990
Oldham
All-Jobs Mean
£30,817
Oldham
Highest Paid Jobs in Oldham
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £83,567 | +£55,577 (198.6% above) |
| Information technology directors | £80,828 | +£52,838 (188.8% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,816 | +£51,826 (185.2% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £74,657 | +£46,667 (166.7% above) |
| Energy plant operatives | £63,662 | +£35,672 (127.4% above) |
| Senior police officers | £63,614 | +£35,624 (127.3% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,782 | +£33,792 (120.7% above) |
| Financial managers and directors | £58,206 | +£30,216 (108.0% above) |
| Business and financial project management professionals | £57,368 | +£29,378 (105.0% above) |
| IT managers | £56,622 | +£28,632 (102.3% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Oldham
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,511 | -£23,479 (83.9% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,461 | -£16,529 (59.1% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,872 | -£16,118 (57.6% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,443 | -£13,547 (48.4% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £15,540 | -£12,450 (44.5% below) |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £15,730 | -£12,260 (43.8% below) |
| Receptionists | £18,092 | -£9,898 (35.4% below) |
| Launderers, dry cleaners and pressers | £18,955 | -£9,035 (32.3% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £19,031 | -£8,959 (32.0% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £19,258 | -£8,732 (31.2% below) |
Compare Oldham with nearby areas
- Blackburn with Darwen UA£30,572 (+£2,582)
- Blackpool UA£27,064 (£926)
- Halton UA£32,465 (+£4,475)
- Warrington UA£34,719 (+£6,729)
- Cheshire East UA£33,200 (+£5,210)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Oldham?
The median annual salary in Oldham is £27,990, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Oldham?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Oldham area, with a median salary of £83,567 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Oldham. Occupation salaries cover the North West region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.