Average Salaries in Stafford
ONS ASHE 2025 data — West Midlands region
All-Jobs Median
£28,523
Stafford
All-Jobs Mean
£31,399
Stafford
Highest Paid Jobs in Stafford
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,812 | +£51,289 (179.8% above) |
| Barristers and judges | £68,676 | +£40,153 (140.8% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £67,428 | +£38,905 (136.4% above) |
| Managers and directors in the creative industries | £66,195 | +£37,672 (132.1% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £63,779 | +£35,256 (123.6% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £62,074 | +£33,551 (117.6% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £61,923 | +£33,400 (117.1% above) |
| Generalist medical practitioners | £59,169 | +£30,646 (107.4% above) |
| Taxation experts | £57,822 | +£29,299 (102.7% above) |
| Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. | £57,568 | +£29,045 (101.8% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Stafford
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £3,823 | -£24,700 (86.6% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £9,744 | -£18,779 (65.8% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,135 | -£17,388 (61.0% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,582 | -£13,941 (48.9% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,398 | -£13,125 (46.0% below) |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £16,341 | -£12,182 (42.7% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,703 | -£10,820 (37.9% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £18,397 | -£10,126 (35.5% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £18,609 | -£9,914 (34.8% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £18,939 | -£9,584 (33.6% below) |
Compare Stafford with nearby areas
- Herefordshire UA£28,366 (£157)
- Stoke-on-Trent UA£30,767 (+£2,244)
- Telford and Wrekin UA£30,601 (+£2,078)
- Shropshire UA£28,397 (£126)
- Cannock Chase£29,719 (+£1,196)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Stafford?
The median annual salary in Stafford is £28,523, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Stafford?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Stafford area, with a median salary of £79,812 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Stafford. Occupation salaries cover the West Midlands region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.