Average Salaries in South Derbyshire
ONS ASHE 2025 data — East Midlands region
All-Jobs Median
£32,938
South Derbyshire
All-Jobs Mean
£31,293
South Derbyshire
Highest Paid Jobs in South Derbyshire
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £76,175 | +£43,237 (131.3% above) |
| Information technology directors | £71,620 | +£38,682 (117.4% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £60,776 | +£27,838 (84.5% above) |
| Engineering project managers and project engineers | £58,303 | +£25,365 (77.0% above) |
| Generalist medical practitioners | £55,331 | +£22,393 (68.0% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £54,739 | +£21,801 (66.2% above) |
| Business and financial project management professionals | £50,926 | +£17,988 (54.6% above) |
| Production managers and directors in construction | £50,059 | +£17,121 (52.0% above) |
| Production managers and directors in mining and energy | £50,015 | +£17,077 (51.8% above) |
| IT network professionals | £49,974 | +£17,036 (51.7% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in South Derbyshire
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,030 | -£28,908 (87.8% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,992 | -£21,946 (66.6% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £13,303 | -£19,635 (59.6% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £14,149 | -£18,789 (57.0% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,531 | -£18,407 (55.9% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £15,598 | -£17,340 (52.6% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £16,458 | -£16,480 (50.0% below) |
| Higher level teaching assistants | £17,257 | -£15,681 (47.6% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,377 | -£15,561 (47.2% below) |
| Bar and catering supervisors | £17,872 | -£15,066 (45.7% below) |
Compare South Derbyshire with nearby areas
- Derby UA£35,179 (+£2,241)
- Leicester UA£29,411 (£3,527)
- North Northamptonshire UA£31,027 (£1,911)
- Nottingham UA£29,144 (£3,794)
- Rutland UA£34,355 (+£1,417)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in South Derbyshire?
The median annual salary in South Derbyshire is £32,938, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in South Derbyshire?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the South Derbyshire area, with a median salary of £76,175 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to South Derbyshire. Occupation salaries cover the East Midlands region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.