Average Salaries in Southend-on-Sea UA
ONS ASHE 2025 data — East region
All-Jobs Median
£26,955
Southend-on-Sea UA
All-Jobs Mean
£29,068
Southend-on-Sea UA
Highest Paid Jobs in Southend-on-Sea UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers | £83,444 | +£56,489 (209.6% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £81,143 | +£54,188 (201.0% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £79,305 | +£52,350 (194.2% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £75,608 | +£48,653 (180.5% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £69,486 | +£42,531 (157.8% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £66,126 | +£39,171 (145.3% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,326 | +£38,371 (142.4% above) |
| Marketing and commercial managers | £62,752 | +£35,797 (132.8% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,766 | +£34,811 (129.1% above) |
| Programmers and software development professionals | £60,203 | +£33,248 (123.3% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Southend-on-Sea UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,512 | -£17,443 (64.7% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,656 | -£16,299 (60.5% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,065 | -£11,890 (44.1% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,892 | -£11,063 (41.0% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,988 | -£10,967 (40.7% below) |
| Typists and related keyboard occupations | £16,038 | -£10,917 (40.5% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £16,048 | -£10,907 (40.5% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,861 | -£10,094 (37.4% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,488 | -£9,467 (35.1% below) |
| Library clerks and assistants | £17,953 | -£9,002 (33.4% below) |
Compare Southend-on-Sea UA with nearby areas
- Bedford UA£33,148 (+£6,193)
- Central Bedfordshire UA£30,963 (+£4,008)
- Luton UA£29,640 (+£2,685)
- Peterborough UA£31,062 (+£4,107)
- Thurrock UA£34,388 (+£7,433)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Southend-on-Sea UA?
The median annual salary in Southend-on-Sea UA is £26,955, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Southend-on-Sea UA?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers is among the highest-paid occupations in the Southend-on-Sea UA area, with a median salary of £83,444 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Southend-on-Sea UA. Occupation salaries cover the East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.