Average Salaries in Stevenage
ONS ASHE 2025 data — East region
All-Jobs Median
£41,224
Stevenage
All-Jobs Mean
£50,091
Stevenage
Highest Paid Jobs in Stevenage
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers | £83,444 | +£42,220 (102.4% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £81,143 | +£39,919 (96.8% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £79,305 | +£38,081 (92.4% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £75,608 | +£34,384 (83.4% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £69,486 | +£28,262 (68.6% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £66,126 | +£24,902 (60.4% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,326 | +£24,102 (58.5% above) |
| Marketing and commercial managers | £62,752 | +£21,528 (52.2% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,766 | +£20,542 (49.8% above) |
| Programmers and software development professionals | £60,203 | +£18,979 (46.0% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Stevenage
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,512 | -£31,712 (76.9% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,656 | -£30,568 (74.2% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,065 | -£26,159 (63.5% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,892 | -£25,332 (61.4% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,988 | -£25,236 (61.2% below) |
| Typists and related keyboard occupations | £16,038 | -£25,186 (61.1% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £16,048 | -£25,176 (61.1% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,861 | -£24,363 (59.1% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,488 | -£23,736 (57.6% below) |
| Library clerks and assistants | £17,953 | -£23,271 (56.5% below) |
Compare Stevenage with nearby areas
- Bedford UA£33,148 (£8,076)
- Central Bedfordshire UA£30,963 (£10,261)
- Luton UA£29,640 (£11,584)
- Peterborough UA£31,062 (£10,162)
- Southend-on-Sea UA£26,955 (£14,269)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Stevenage?
The median annual salary in Stevenage is £41,224, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Stevenage?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers is among the highest-paid occupations in the Stevenage area, with a median salary of £83,444 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Stevenage. Occupation salaries cover the East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.