Average Salaries in Sheffield
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Yorkshire and The Humber region
All-Jobs Median
£31,829
Sheffield
All-Jobs Mean
£35,748
Sheffield
Highest Paid Jobs in Sheffield
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £87,240 | +£55,411 (174.1% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £82,282 | +£50,453 (158.5% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,606 | +£47,777 (150.1% above) |
| Financial and accounting technicians | £63,056 | +£31,227 (98.1% above) |
| Generalist medical practitioners | £61,026 | +£29,197 (91.7% above) |
| Purchasing managers and directors | £60,189 | +£28,360 (89.1% above) |
| Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. | £56,587 | +£24,758 (77.8% above) |
| Solicitors and lawyers | £54,992 | +£23,163 (72.8% above) |
| Cyber security professionals | £54,864 | +£23,035 (72.4% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £54,167 | +£22,338 (70.2% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Sheffield
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,311 | -£27,518 (86.5% below) |
| Company secretaries and administrators | £10,971 | -£20,858 (65.5% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,319 | -£20,510 (64.4% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,988 | -£19,841 (62.3% below) |
| Care escorts | £14,451 | -£17,378 (54.6% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,657 | -£17,172 (54.0% below) |
| Receptionists | £16,958 | -£14,871 (46.7% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £17,293 | -£14,536 (45.7% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £17,362 | -£14,467 (45.5% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £17,485 | -£14,344 (45.1% below) |
Compare Sheffield with nearby areas
- East Riding of Yorkshire UA£29,355 (£2,474)
- Kingston upon Hull UA£29,790 (£2,039)
- North East Lincolnshire UA£26,631 (£5,198)
- North Lincolnshire UA£29,973 (£1,856)
- York UA£32,151 (+£322)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Sheffield?
The median annual salary in Sheffield is £31,829, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Sheffield?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Sheffield area, with a median salary of £87,240 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Sheffield. Occupation salaries cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.