Average Salaries in Salford
ONS ASHE 2025 data — North West region
All-Jobs Median
£34,741
Salford
All-Jobs Mean
£40,330
Salford
Highest Paid Jobs in Salford
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £83,567 | +£48,826 (140.5% above) |
| Information technology directors | £80,828 | +£46,087 (132.7% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,816 | +£45,075 (129.7% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £74,657 | +£39,916 (114.9% above) |
| Energy plant operatives | £63,662 | +£28,921 (83.2% above) |
| Senior police officers | £63,614 | +£28,873 (83.1% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,782 | +£27,041 (77.8% above) |
| Financial managers and directors | £58,206 | +£23,465 (67.5% above) |
| Business and financial project management professionals | £57,368 | +£22,627 (65.1% above) |
| IT managers | £56,622 | +£21,881 (63.0% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Salford
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,511 | -£30,230 (87.0% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,461 | -£23,280 (67.0% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,872 | -£22,869 (65.8% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,443 | -£20,298 (58.4% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £15,540 | -£19,201 (55.3% below) |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £15,730 | -£19,011 (54.7% below) |
| Receptionists | £18,092 | -£16,649 (47.9% below) |
| Launderers, dry cleaners and pressers | £18,955 | -£15,786 (45.4% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £19,031 | -£15,710 (45.2% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £19,258 | -£15,483 (44.6% below) |
Compare Salford with nearby areas
- Blackburn with Darwen UA£30,572 (£4,169)
- Blackpool UA£27,064 (£7,677)
- Halton UA£32,465 (£2,276)
- Warrington UA£34,719 (£22)
- Cheshire East UA£33,200 (£1,541)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Salford?
The median annual salary in Salford is £34,741, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Salford?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Salford area, with a median salary of £83,567 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Salford. Occupation salaries cover the North West region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.