Average Salaries in Oxford
ONS ASHE 2025 data — South East region
All-Jobs Median
£38,779
Oxford
All-Jobs Mean
£42,508
Oxford
Highest Paid Jobs in Oxford
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Information technology directors | £95,391 | +£56,612 (146.0% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £85,122 | +£46,343 (119.5% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £78,811 | +£40,032 (103.2% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £76,715 | +£37,936 (97.8% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £76,511 | +£37,732 (97.3% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £69,191 | +£30,412 (78.4% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £67,902 | +£29,123 (75.1% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,377 | +£28,598 (73.7% above) |
| Human resource managers and directors | £63,289 | +£24,510 (63.2% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £60,881 | +£22,102 (57.0% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Oxford
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £3,432 | -£35,347 (91.1% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £10,726 | -£28,053 (72.3% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,286 | -£27,493 (70.9% below) |
| Elementary sales occupations n.e.c. | £12,070 | -£26,709 (68.9% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,384 | -£26,395 (68.1% below) |
| Market research interviewers | £14,090 | -£24,689 (63.7% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,246 | -£23,533 (60.7% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,401 | -£22,378 (57.7% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £16,505 | -£22,274 (57.4% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,222 | -£21,557 (55.6% below) |
Compare Oxford with nearby areas
- Bracknell Forest UA£37,063 (£1,716)
- Brighton and Hove UA£33,649 (£5,130)
- Buckinghamshire UA£33,367 (£5,412)
- Isle of Wight UA£26,185 (£12,594)
- Medway UA£30,784 (£7,995)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Oxford?
The median annual salary in Oxford is £38,779, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Oxford?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Information technology directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Oxford area, with a median salary of £95,391 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Oxford. Occupation salaries cover the South East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.