Average Salaries in Portsmouth UA
ONS ASHE 2025 data — South East region
All-Jobs Median
£33,015
Portsmouth UA
All-Jobs Mean
£40,034
Portsmouth UA
Highest Paid Jobs in Portsmouth UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Information technology directors | £95,391 | +£62,376 (188.9% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £85,122 | +£52,107 (157.8% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £78,811 | +£45,796 (138.7% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £76,715 | +£43,700 (132.4% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £76,511 | +£43,496 (131.7% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £69,191 | +£36,176 (109.6% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £67,902 | +£34,887 (105.7% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,377 | +£34,362 (104.1% above) |
| Human resource managers and directors | £63,289 | +£30,274 (91.7% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £60,881 | +£27,866 (84.4% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Portsmouth UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £3,432 | -£29,583 (89.6% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £10,726 | -£22,289 (67.5% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,286 | -£21,729 (65.8% below) |
| Elementary sales occupations n.e.c. | £12,070 | -£20,945 (63.4% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,384 | -£20,631 (62.5% below) |
| Market research interviewers | £14,090 | -£18,925 (57.3% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,246 | -£17,769 (53.8% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,401 | -£16,614 (50.3% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £16,505 | -£16,510 (50.0% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,222 | -£15,793 (47.8% below) |
Compare Portsmouth UA with nearby areas
- Bracknell Forest UA£37,063 (+£4,048)
- Brighton and Hove UA£33,649 (+£634)
- Buckinghamshire UA£33,367 (+£352)
- Isle of Wight UA£26,185 (£6,830)
- Medway UA£30,784 (£2,231)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Portsmouth UA?
The median annual salary in Portsmouth UA is £33,015, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Portsmouth UA?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Information technology directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Portsmouth UA area, with a median salary of £95,391 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Portsmouth UA. Occupation salaries cover the South East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.