Average Salaries in Rossendale
ONS ASHE 2025 data — North West region
All-Jobs Median
£27,288
Rossendale
All-Jobs Mean
£27,782
Rossendale
Highest Paid Jobs in Rossendale
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £83,567 | +£56,279 (206.2% above) |
| Information technology directors | £80,828 | +£53,540 (196.2% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,816 | +£52,528 (192.5% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £74,657 | +£47,369 (173.6% above) |
| Energy plant operatives | £63,662 | +£36,374 (133.3% above) |
| Senior police officers | £63,614 | +£36,326 (133.1% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,782 | +£34,494 (126.4% above) |
| Financial managers and directors | £58,206 | +£30,918 (113.3% above) |
| Business and financial project management professionals | £57,368 | +£30,080 (110.2% above) |
| IT managers | £56,622 | +£29,334 (107.5% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Rossendale
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,511 | -£22,777 (83.5% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,461 | -£15,827 (58.0% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,872 | -£15,416 (56.5% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,443 | -£12,845 (47.1% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £15,540 | -£11,748 (43.1% below) |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £15,730 | -£11,558 (42.4% below) |
| Receptionists | £18,092 | -£9,196 (33.7% below) |
| Launderers, dry cleaners and pressers | £18,955 | -£8,333 (30.5% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £19,031 | -£8,257 (30.3% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £19,258 | -£8,030 (29.4% below) |
Compare Rossendale with nearby areas
- Blackburn with Darwen UA£30,572 (+£3,284)
- Blackpool UA£27,064 (£224)
- Halton UA£32,465 (+£5,177)
- Warrington UA£34,719 (+£7,431)
- Cheshire East UA£33,200 (+£5,912)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Rossendale?
The median annual salary in Rossendale is £27,288, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Rossendale?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Rossendale area, with a median salary of £83,567 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Rossendale. Occupation salaries cover the North West region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.