Average Salaries in Preston
ONS ASHE 2025 data — North West region
All-Jobs Median
£32,655
Preston
All-Jobs Mean
£38,028
Preston
Highest Paid Jobs in Preston
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £83,567 | +£50,912 (155.9% above) |
| Information technology directors | £80,828 | +£48,173 (147.5% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,816 | +£47,161 (144.4% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £74,657 | +£42,002 (128.6% above) |
| Energy plant operatives | £63,662 | +£31,007 (95.0% above) |
| Senior police officers | £63,614 | +£30,959 (94.8% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,782 | +£29,127 (89.2% above) |
| Financial managers and directors | £58,206 | +£25,551 (78.2% above) |
| Business and financial project management professionals | £57,368 | +£24,713 (75.7% above) |
| IT managers | £56,622 | +£23,967 (73.4% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Preston
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,511 | -£28,144 (86.2% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,461 | -£21,194 (64.9% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,872 | -£20,783 (63.6% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,443 | -£18,212 (55.8% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £15,540 | -£17,115 (52.4% below) |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £15,730 | -£16,925 (51.8% below) |
| Receptionists | £18,092 | -£14,563 (44.6% below) |
| Launderers, dry cleaners and pressers | £18,955 | -£13,700 (42.0% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £19,031 | -£13,624 (41.7% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £19,258 | -£13,397 (41.0% below) |
Compare Preston with nearby areas
- Blackburn with Darwen UA£30,572 (£2,083)
- Blackpool UA£27,064 (£5,591)
- Halton UA£32,465 (£190)
- Warrington UA£34,719 (+£2,064)
- Cheshire East UA£33,200 (+£545)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Preston?
The median annual salary in Preston is £32,655, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Preston?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Preston area, with a median salary of £83,567 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Preston. Occupation salaries cover the North West region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.