Average Salaries in Rugby
ONS ASHE 2025 data — West Midlands region
All-Jobs Median
£36,417
Rugby
All-Jobs Mean
£45,898
Rugby
Highest Paid Jobs in Rugby
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,812 | +£43,395 (119.2% above) |
| Barristers and judges | £68,676 | +£32,259 (88.6% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £67,428 | +£31,011 (85.2% above) |
| Managers and directors in the creative industries | £66,195 | +£29,778 (81.8% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £63,779 | +£27,362 (75.1% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £62,074 | +£25,657 (70.5% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £61,923 | +£25,506 (70.0% above) |
| Generalist medical practitioners | £59,169 | +£22,752 (62.5% above) |
| Taxation experts | £57,822 | +£21,405 (58.8% above) |
| Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. | £57,568 | +£21,151 (58.1% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Rugby
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £3,823 | -£32,594 (89.5% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £9,744 | -£26,673 (73.2% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,135 | -£25,282 (69.4% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,582 | -£21,835 (60.0% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,398 | -£21,019 (57.7% below) |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £16,341 | -£20,076 (55.1% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,703 | -£18,714 (51.4% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £18,397 | -£18,020 (49.5% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £18,609 | -£17,808 (48.9% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £18,939 | -£17,478 (48.0% below) |
Compare Rugby with nearby areas
- Herefordshire UA£28,366 (£8,051)
- Stoke-on-Trent UA£30,767 (£5,650)
- Telford and Wrekin UA£30,601 (£5,816)
- Shropshire UA£28,397 (£8,020)
- Cannock Chase£29,719 (£6,698)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Rugby?
The median annual salary in Rugby is £36,417, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Rugby?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Rugby area, with a median salary of £79,812 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Rugby. Occupation salaries cover the West Midlands region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.