Average Salaries in St. Helens
ONS ASHE 2025 data — North West region
All-Jobs Median
£28,468
St. Helens
All-Jobs Mean
£31,703
St. Helens
Highest Paid Jobs in St. Helens
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £83,567 | +£55,099 (193.5% above) |
| Information technology directors | £80,828 | +£52,360 (183.9% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,816 | +£51,348 (180.4% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £74,657 | +£46,189 (162.2% above) |
| Energy plant operatives | £63,662 | +£35,194 (123.6% above) |
| Senior police officers | £63,614 | +£35,146 (123.5% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,782 | +£33,314 (117.0% above) |
| Financial managers and directors | £58,206 | +£29,738 (104.5% above) |
| Business and financial project management professionals | £57,368 | +£28,900 (101.5% above) |
| IT managers | £56,622 | +£28,154 (98.9% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in St. Helens
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,511 | -£23,957 (84.2% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,461 | -£17,007 (59.7% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,872 | -£16,596 (58.3% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,443 | -£14,025 (49.3% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £15,540 | -£12,928 (45.4% below) |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £15,730 | -£12,738 (44.7% below) |
| Receptionists | £18,092 | -£10,376 (36.4% below) |
| Launderers, dry cleaners and pressers | £18,955 | -£9,513 (33.4% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £19,031 | -£9,437 (33.1% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £19,258 | -£9,210 (32.4% below) |
Compare St. Helens with nearby areas
- Blackburn with Darwen UA£30,572 (+£2,104)
- Blackpool UA£27,064 (£1,404)
- Halton UA£32,465 (+£3,997)
- Warrington UA£34,719 (+£6,251)
- Cheshire East UA£33,200 (+£4,732)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in St. Helens?
The median annual salary in St. Helens is £28,468, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in St. Helens?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the St. Helens area, with a median salary of £83,567 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to St. Helens. Occupation salaries cover the North West region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.