Average Salaries in Shropshire UA
ONS ASHE 2025 data — West Midlands region
All-Jobs Median
£28,397
Shropshire UA
All-Jobs Mean
£31,159
Shropshire UA
Highest Paid Jobs in Shropshire UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,812 | +£51,415 (181.1% above) |
| Barristers and judges | £68,676 | +£40,279 (141.8% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £67,428 | +£39,031 (137.4% above) |
| Managers and directors in the creative industries | £66,195 | +£37,798 (133.1% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £63,779 | +£35,382 (124.6% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £62,074 | +£33,677 (118.6% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £61,923 | +£33,526 (118.1% above) |
| Generalist medical practitioners | £59,169 | +£30,772 (108.4% above) |
| Taxation experts | £57,822 | +£29,425 (103.6% above) |
| Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. | £57,568 | +£29,171 (102.7% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Shropshire UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £3,823 | -£24,574 (86.5% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £9,744 | -£18,653 (65.7% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,135 | -£17,262 (60.8% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,582 | -£13,815 (48.6% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,398 | -£12,999 (45.8% below) |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £16,341 | -£12,056 (42.5% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,703 | -£10,694 (37.7% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £18,397 | -£10,000 (35.2% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £18,609 | -£9,788 (34.5% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £18,939 | -£9,458 (33.3% below) |
Compare Shropshire UA with nearby areas
- Herefordshire UA£28,366 (£31)
- Stoke-on-Trent UA£30,767 (+£2,370)
- Telford and Wrekin UA£30,601 (+£2,204)
- Cannock Chase£29,719 (+£1,322)
- East Staffordshire£31,048 (+£2,651)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Shropshire UA?
The median annual salary in Shropshire UA is £28,397, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Shropshire UA?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Shropshire UA area, with a median salary of £79,812 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Shropshire UA. Occupation salaries cover the West Midlands region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.