Average Salaries in South Hams
ONS ASHE 2025 data — South West region
All-Jobs Median
£28,329
South Hams
All-Jobs Mean
£32,845
South Hams
Highest Paid Jobs in South Hams
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £74,712 | +£46,383 (163.7% above) |
| Cyber security professionals | £73,291 | +£44,962 (158.7% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £66,327 | +£37,998 (134.1% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £65,735 | +£37,406 (132.0% above) |
| Senior police officers | £64,975 | +£36,646 (129.4% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £59,333 | +£31,004 (109.4% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £55,579 | +£27,250 (96.2% above) |
| Civil engineers | £55,472 | +£27,143 (95.8% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £54,986 | +£26,657 (94.1% above) |
| Health care practice managers | £54,592 | +£26,263 (92.7% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in South Hams
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,111 | -£24,218 (85.5% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,411 | -£18,918 (66.8% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,791 | -£16,538 (58.4% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £13,203 | -£15,126 (53.4% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,278 | -£14,051 (49.6% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,458 | -£12,871 (45.4% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,938 | -£11,391 (40.2% below) |
| Horticultural trades | £17,334 | -£10,995 (38.8% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,482 | -£10,847 (38.3% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £17,817 | -£10,512 (37.1% below) |
Compare South Hams with nearby areas
- Bath and North East Somerset UA£32,004 (+£3,675)
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA£31,121 (+£2,792)
- Bristol, City of UA£36,652 (+£8,323)
- Dorset UA£29,292 (+£963)
- North Somerset UA£28,749 (+£420)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in South Hams?
The median annual salary in South Hams is £28,329, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in South Hams?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the South Hams area, with a median salary of £74,712 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to South Hams. Occupation salaries cover the South West region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.