Average Salaries in Sandwell
ONS ASHE 2025 data — West Midlands region
All-Jobs Median
£28,766
Sandwell
All-Jobs Mean
£31,603
Sandwell
Highest Paid Jobs in Sandwell
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,812 | +£51,046 (177.5% above) |
| Barristers and judges | £68,676 | +£39,910 (138.7% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £67,428 | +£38,662 (134.4% above) |
| Managers and directors in the creative industries | £66,195 | +£37,429 (130.1% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £63,779 | +£35,013 (121.7% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £62,074 | +£33,308 (115.8% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £61,923 | +£33,157 (115.3% above) |
| Generalist medical practitioners | £59,169 | +£30,403 (105.7% above) |
| Taxation experts | £57,822 | +£29,056 (101.0% above) |
| Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. | £57,568 | +£28,802 (100.1% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Sandwell
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £3,823 | -£24,943 (86.7% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £9,744 | -£19,022 (66.1% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,135 | -£17,631 (61.3% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,582 | -£14,184 (49.3% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,398 | -£13,368 (46.5% below) |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £16,341 | -£12,425 (43.2% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,703 | -£11,063 (38.5% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £18,397 | -£10,369 (36.0% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £18,609 | -£10,157 (35.3% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £18,939 | -£9,827 (34.2% below) |
Compare Sandwell with nearby areas
- Herefordshire UA£28,366 (£400)
- Stoke-on-Trent UA£30,767 (+£2,001)
- Telford and Wrekin UA£30,601 (+£1,835)
- Shropshire UA£28,397 (£369)
- Cannock Chase£29,719 (+£953)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Sandwell?
The median annual salary in Sandwell is £28,766, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Sandwell?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Sandwell area, with a median salary of £79,812 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Sandwell. Occupation salaries cover the West Midlands region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.