Average Salaries in Plymouth UA
ONS ASHE 2025 data — South West region
All-Jobs Median
£30,346
Plymouth UA
All-Jobs Mean
£33,717
Plymouth UA
Highest Paid Jobs in Plymouth UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £74,712 | +£44,366 (146.2% above) |
| Cyber security professionals | £73,291 | +£42,945 (141.5% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £66,327 | +£35,981 (118.6% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £65,735 | +£35,389 (116.6% above) |
| Senior police officers | £64,975 | +£34,629 (114.1% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £59,333 | +£28,987 (95.5% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £55,579 | +£25,233 (83.2% above) |
| Civil engineers | £55,472 | +£25,126 (82.8% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £54,986 | +£24,640 (81.2% above) |
| Health care practice managers | £54,592 | +£24,246 (79.9% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Plymouth UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,111 | -£26,235 (86.5% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,411 | -£20,935 (69.0% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,791 | -£18,555 (61.1% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £13,203 | -£17,143 (56.5% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,278 | -£16,068 (52.9% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,458 | -£14,888 (49.1% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,938 | -£13,408 (44.2% below) |
| Horticultural trades | £17,334 | -£13,012 (42.9% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,482 | -£12,864 (42.4% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £17,817 | -£12,529 (41.3% below) |
Compare Plymouth UA with nearby areas
- Bath and North East Somerset UA£32,004 (+£1,658)
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA£31,121 (+£775)
- Bristol, City of UA£36,652 (+£6,306)
- Dorset UA£29,292 (£1,054)
- North Somerset UA£28,749 (£1,597)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Plymouth UA?
The median annual salary in Plymouth UA is £30,346, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Plymouth UA?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Plymouth UA area, with a median salary of £74,712 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Plymouth UA. Occupation salaries cover the South West region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.