Average Salaries in South Staffordshire
ONS ASHE 2025 data — West Midlands region
All-Jobs Median
£28,259
South Staffordshire
All-Jobs Mean
£35,674
South Staffordshire
Highest Paid Jobs in South Staffordshire
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,812 | +£51,553 (182.4% above) |
| Barristers and judges | £68,676 | +£40,417 (143.0% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £67,428 | +£39,169 (138.6% above) |
| Managers and directors in the creative industries | £66,195 | +£37,936 (134.2% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £63,779 | +£35,520 (125.7% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £62,074 | +£33,815 (119.7% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £61,923 | +£33,664 (119.1% above) |
| Generalist medical practitioners | £59,169 | +£30,910 (109.4% above) |
| Taxation experts | £57,822 | +£29,563 (104.6% above) |
| Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. | £57,568 | +£29,309 (103.7% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in South Staffordshire
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £3,823 | -£24,436 (86.5% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £9,744 | -£18,515 (65.5% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,135 | -£17,124 (60.6% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,582 | -£13,677 (48.4% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,398 | -£12,861 (45.5% below) |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £16,341 | -£11,918 (42.2% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,703 | -£10,556 (37.4% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £18,397 | -£9,862 (34.9% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £18,609 | -£9,650 (34.1% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £18,939 | -£9,320 (33.0% below) |
Compare South Staffordshire with nearby areas
- Herefordshire UA£28,366 (+£107)
- Stoke-on-Trent UA£30,767 (+£2,508)
- Telford and Wrekin UA£30,601 (+£2,342)
- Shropshire UA£28,397 (+£138)
- Cannock Chase£29,719 (+£1,460)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in South Staffordshire?
The median annual salary in South Staffordshire is £28,259, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in South Staffordshire?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the South Staffordshire area, with a median salary of £79,812 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to South Staffordshire. Occupation salaries cover the West Midlands region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.