Average Salaries in St Albans
ONS ASHE 2025 data — East region
All-Jobs Median
£33,468
St Albans
All-Jobs Mean
£45,130
St Albans
Highest Paid Jobs in St Albans
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers | £83,444 | +£49,976 (149.3% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £81,143 | +£47,675 (142.4% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £79,305 | +£45,837 (137.0% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £75,608 | +£42,140 (125.9% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £69,486 | +£36,018 (107.6% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £66,126 | +£32,658 (97.6% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,326 | +£31,858 (95.2% above) |
| Marketing and commercial managers | £62,752 | +£29,284 (87.5% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,766 | +£28,298 (84.6% above) |
| Programmers and software development professionals | £60,203 | +£26,735 (79.9% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in St Albans
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,512 | -£23,956 (71.6% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,656 | -£22,812 (68.2% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,065 | -£18,403 (55.0% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,892 | -£17,576 (52.5% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,988 | -£17,480 (52.2% below) |
| Typists and related keyboard occupations | £16,038 | -£17,430 (52.1% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £16,048 | -£17,420 (52.0% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,861 | -£16,607 (49.6% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,488 | -£15,980 (47.7% below) |
| Library clerks and assistants | £17,953 | -£15,515 (46.4% below) |
Compare St Albans with nearby areas
- Bedford UA£33,148 (£320)
- Central Bedfordshire UA£30,963 (£2,505)
- Luton UA£29,640 (£3,828)
- Peterborough UA£31,062 (£2,406)
- Southend-on-Sea UA£26,955 (£6,513)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in St Albans?
The median annual salary in St Albans is £33,468, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in St Albans?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers is among the highest-paid occupations in the St Albans area, with a median salary of £83,444 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to St Albans. Occupation salaries cover the East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.