Average Salaries in Somerset UA
ONS ASHE 2025 data — South West region
All-Jobs Median
£29,152
Somerset UA
All-Jobs Mean
£32,798
Somerset UA
Highest Paid Jobs in Somerset UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £74,712 | +£45,560 (156.3% above) |
| Cyber security professionals | £73,291 | +£44,139 (151.4% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £66,327 | +£37,175 (127.5% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £65,735 | +£36,583 (125.5% above) |
| Senior police officers | £64,975 | +£35,823 (122.9% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £59,333 | +£30,181 (103.5% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £55,579 | +£26,427 (90.7% above) |
| Civil engineers | £55,472 | +£26,320 (90.3% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £54,986 | +£25,834 (88.6% above) |
| Health care practice managers | £54,592 | +£25,440 (87.3% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Somerset UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,111 | -£25,041 (85.9% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,411 | -£19,741 (67.7% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,791 | -£17,361 (59.6% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £13,203 | -£15,949 (54.7% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,278 | -£14,874 (51.0% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,458 | -£13,694 (47.0% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,938 | -£12,214 (41.9% below) |
| Horticultural trades | £17,334 | -£11,818 (40.5% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,482 | -£11,670 (40.0% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £17,817 | -£11,335 (38.9% below) |
Compare Somerset UA with nearby areas
- Bath and North East Somerset UA£32,004 (+£2,852)
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA£31,121 (+£1,969)
- Bristol, City of UA£36,652 (+£7,500)
- Dorset UA£29,292 (+£140)
- North Somerset UA£28,749 (£403)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Somerset UA?
The median annual salary in Somerset UA is £29,152, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Somerset UA?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Somerset UA area, with a median salary of £74,712 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Somerset UA. Occupation salaries cover the South West region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.