Average Salaries in Rotherham
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Yorkshire and The Humber region
All-Jobs Median
£29,088
Rotherham
All-Jobs Mean
£32,298
Rotherham
Highest Paid Jobs in Rotherham
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £87,240 | +£58,152 (199.9% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £82,282 | +£53,194 (182.9% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,606 | +£50,518 (173.7% above) |
| Financial and accounting technicians | £63,056 | +£33,968 (116.8% above) |
| Generalist medical practitioners | £61,026 | +£31,938 (109.8% above) |
| Purchasing managers and directors | £60,189 | +£31,101 (106.9% above) |
| Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. | £56,587 | +£27,499 (94.5% above) |
| Solicitors and lawyers | £54,992 | +£25,904 (89.1% above) |
| Cyber security professionals | £54,864 | +£25,776 (88.6% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £54,167 | +£25,079 (86.2% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Rotherham
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,311 | -£24,777 (85.2% below) |
| Company secretaries and administrators | £10,971 | -£18,117 (62.3% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,319 | -£17,769 (61.1% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,988 | -£17,100 (58.8% below) |
| Care escorts | £14,451 | -£14,637 (50.3% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,657 | -£14,431 (49.6% below) |
| Receptionists | £16,958 | -£12,130 (41.7% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £17,293 | -£11,795 (40.5% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £17,362 | -£11,726 (40.3% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £17,485 | -£11,603 (39.9% below) |
Compare Rotherham with nearby areas
- East Riding of Yorkshire UA£29,355 (+£267)
- Kingston upon Hull UA£29,790 (+£702)
- North East Lincolnshire UA£26,631 (£2,457)
- North Lincolnshire UA£29,973 (+£885)
- York UA£32,151 (+£3,063)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Rotherham?
The median annual salary in Rotherham is £29,088, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Rotherham?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Rotherham area, with a median salary of £87,240 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Rotherham. Occupation salaries cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.