Average Salaries in South Gloucestershire UA
ONS ASHE 2025 data — South West region
All-Jobs Median
£36,920
South Gloucestershire UA
All-Jobs Mean
£40,356
South Gloucestershire UA
Highest Paid Jobs in South Gloucestershire UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £74,712 | +£37,792 (102.4% above) |
| Cyber security professionals | £73,291 | +£36,371 (98.5% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £66,327 | +£29,407 (79.7% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £65,735 | +£28,815 (78.0% above) |
| Senior police officers | £64,975 | +£28,055 (76.0% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £59,333 | +£22,413 (60.7% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £55,579 | +£18,659 (50.5% above) |
| Civil engineers | £55,472 | +£18,552 (50.2% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £54,986 | +£18,066 (48.9% above) |
| Health care practice managers | £54,592 | +£17,672 (47.9% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in South Gloucestershire UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,111 | -£32,809 (88.9% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,411 | -£27,509 (74.5% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,791 | -£25,129 (68.1% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £13,203 | -£23,717 (64.2% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,278 | -£22,642 (61.3% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,458 | -£21,462 (58.1% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,938 | -£19,982 (54.1% below) |
| Horticultural trades | £17,334 | -£19,586 (53.0% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,482 | -£19,438 (52.6% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £17,817 | -£19,103 (51.7% below) |
Compare South Gloucestershire UA with nearby areas
- Bath and North East Somerset UA£32,004 (£4,916)
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA£31,121 (£5,799)
- Bristol, City of UA£36,652 (£268)
- Dorset UA£29,292 (£7,628)
- North Somerset UA£28,749 (£8,171)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in South Gloucestershire UA?
The median annual salary in South Gloucestershire UA is £36,920, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in South Gloucestershire UA?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the South Gloucestershire UA area, with a median salary of £74,712 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to South Gloucestershire UA. Occupation salaries cover the South West region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.