Average Salaries in Rochdale
ONS ASHE 2025 data — North West region
All-Jobs Median
£29,036
Rochdale
All-Jobs Mean
£36,429
Rochdale
Highest Paid Jobs in Rochdale
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £83,567 | +£54,531 (187.8% above) |
| Information technology directors | £80,828 | +£51,792 (178.4% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,816 | +£50,780 (174.9% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £74,657 | +£45,621 (157.1% above) |
| Energy plant operatives | £63,662 | +£34,626 (119.3% above) |
| Senior police officers | £63,614 | +£34,578 (119.1% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,782 | +£32,746 (112.8% above) |
| Financial managers and directors | £58,206 | +£29,170 (100.5% above) |
| Business and financial project management professionals | £57,368 | +£28,332 (97.6% above) |
| IT managers | £56,622 | +£27,586 (95.0% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Rochdale
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,511 | -£24,525 (84.5% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,461 | -£17,575 (60.5% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,872 | -£17,164 (59.1% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,443 | -£14,593 (50.3% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £15,540 | -£13,496 (46.5% below) |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £15,730 | -£13,306 (45.8% below) |
| Receptionists | £18,092 | -£10,944 (37.7% below) |
| Launderers, dry cleaners and pressers | £18,955 | -£10,081 (34.7% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £19,031 | -£10,005 (34.5% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £19,258 | -£9,778 (33.7% below) |
Compare Rochdale with nearby areas
- Blackburn with Darwen UA£30,572 (+£1,536)
- Blackpool UA£27,064 (£1,972)
- Halton UA£32,465 (+£3,429)
- Warrington UA£34,719 (+£5,683)
- Cheshire East UA£33,200 (+£4,164)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Rochdale?
The median annual salary in Rochdale is £29,036, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Rochdale?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Rochdale area, with a median salary of £83,567 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Rochdale. Occupation salaries cover the North West region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.