Average Salaries in South Cambridgeshire
ONS ASHE 2025 data — East region
All-Jobs Median
£41,348
South Cambridgeshire
All-Jobs Mean
£49,684
South Cambridgeshire
Highest Paid Jobs in South Cambridgeshire
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers | £83,444 | +£42,096 (101.8% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £81,143 | +£39,795 (96.2% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £79,305 | +£37,957 (91.8% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £75,608 | +£34,260 (82.9% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £69,486 | +£28,138 (68.1% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £66,126 | +£24,778 (59.9% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,326 | +£23,978 (58.0% above) |
| Marketing and commercial managers | £62,752 | +£21,404 (51.8% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,766 | +£20,418 (49.4% above) |
| Programmers and software development professionals | £60,203 | +£18,855 (45.6% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in South Cambridgeshire
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,512 | -£31,836 (77.0% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,656 | -£30,692 (74.2% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,065 | -£26,283 (63.6% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,892 | -£25,456 (61.6% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,988 | -£25,360 (61.3% below) |
| Typists and related keyboard occupations | £16,038 | -£25,310 (61.2% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £16,048 | -£25,300 (61.2% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,861 | -£24,487 (59.2% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,488 | -£23,860 (57.7% below) |
| Library clerks and assistants | £17,953 | -£23,395 (56.6% below) |
Compare South Cambridgeshire with nearby areas
- Bedford UA£33,148 (£8,200)
- Central Bedfordshire UA£30,963 (£10,385)
- Luton UA£29,640 (£11,708)
- Peterborough UA£31,062 (£10,286)
- Southend-on-Sea UA£26,955 (£14,393)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in South Cambridgeshire?
The median annual salary in South Cambridgeshire is £41,348, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in South Cambridgeshire?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers is among the highest-paid occupations in the South Cambridgeshire area, with a median salary of £83,444 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to South Cambridgeshire. Occupation salaries cover the East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.