Average Salaries in Reading UA
ONS ASHE 2025 data — South East region
All-Jobs Median
£44,956
Reading UA
All-Jobs Mean
£54,892
Reading UA
Highest Paid Jobs in Reading UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Information technology directors | £95,391 | +£50,435 (112.2% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £85,122 | +£40,166 (89.3% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £78,811 | +£33,855 (75.3% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £76,715 | +£31,759 (70.6% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £76,511 | +£31,555 (70.2% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £69,191 | +£24,235 (53.9% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £67,902 | +£22,946 (51.0% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,377 | +£22,421 (49.9% above) |
| Human resource managers and directors | £63,289 | +£18,333 (40.8% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £60,881 | +£15,925 (35.4% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Reading UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £3,432 | -£41,524 (92.4% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £10,726 | -£34,230 (76.1% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,286 | -£33,670 (74.9% below) |
| Elementary sales occupations n.e.c. | £12,070 | -£32,886 (73.2% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,384 | -£32,572 (72.5% below) |
| Market research interviewers | £14,090 | -£30,866 (68.7% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,246 | -£29,710 (66.1% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,401 | -£28,555 (63.5% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £16,505 | -£28,451 (63.3% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,222 | -£27,734 (61.7% below) |
Compare Reading UA with nearby areas
- Bracknell Forest UA£37,063 (£7,893)
- Brighton and Hove UA£33,649 (£11,307)
- Buckinghamshire UA£33,367 (£11,589)
- Isle of Wight UA£26,185 (£18,771)
- Medway UA£30,784 (£14,172)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Reading UA?
The median annual salary in Reading UA is £44,956, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Reading UA?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Information technology directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Reading UA area, with a median salary of £95,391 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Reading UA. Occupation salaries cover the South East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.