Average Salaries in Southwark
ONS ASHE 2025 data — London region
All-Jobs Median
£47,136
Southwark
All-Jobs Mean
£53,743
Southwark
Highest Paid Jobs in Southwark
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers | £123,796 | +£76,660 (162.6% above) |
| Chief executives and senior officials | £119,981 | +£72,845 (154.5% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £111,935 | +£64,799 (137.5% above) |
| Financial managers and directors | £107,433 | +£60,297 (127.9% above) |
| Information technology directors | £105,290 | +£58,154 (123.4% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £86,528 | +£39,392 (83.6% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £85,735 | +£38,599 (81.9% above) |
| Public relations and communications directors | £81,699 | +£34,563 (73.3% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £77,889 | +£30,753 (65.2% above) |
| Production managers and directors in manufacturing | £76,710 | +£29,574 (62.7% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Southwark
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £5,711 | -£41,425 (87.9% below) |
| Shelf fillers | £14,343 | -£32,793 (69.6% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £14,524 | -£32,612 (69.2% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £14,750 | -£32,386 (68.7% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £14,974 | -£32,162 (68.2% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,417 | -£31,719 (67.3% below) |
| Waiters and waitresses | £15,734 | -£31,402 (66.6% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £18,799 | -£28,337 (60.1% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £19,423 | -£27,713 (58.8% below) |
| Housekeepers and related occupations | £20,047 | -£27,089 (57.5% below) |
Compare Southwark with nearby areas
- Camden£48,822 (+£1,686)
- City of London£67,064 (+£19,928)
- Hackney£37,736 (£9,400)
- Hammersmith and Fulham£44,042 (£3,094)
- Haringey£27,716 (£19,420)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Southwark?
The median annual salary in Southwark is £47,136, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Southwark?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers is among the highest-paid occupations in the Southwark area, with a median salary of £123,796 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Southwark. Occupation salaries cover the London region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.