Average Salaries in Stockport
ONS ASHE 2025 data — North West region
All-Jobs Median
£28,296
Stockport
All-Jobs Mean
£32,323
Stockport
Highest Paid Jobs in Stockport
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £83,567 | +£55,271 (195.3% above) |
| Information technology directors | £80,828 | +£52,532 (185.7% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,816 | +£51,520 (182.1% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £74,657 | +£46,361 (163.8% above) |
| Energy plant operatives | £63,662 | +£35,366 (125.0% above) |
| Senior police officers | £63,614 | +£35,318 (124.8% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,782 | +£33,486 (118.3% above) |
| Financial managers and directors | £58,206 | +£29,910 (105.7% above) |
| Business and financial project management professionals | £57,368 | +£29,072 (102.7% above) |
| IT managers | £56,622 | +£28,326 (100.1% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Stockport
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,511 | -£23,785 (84.1% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,461 | -£16,835 (59.5% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,872 | -£16,424 (58.0% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,443 | -£13,853 (49.0% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £15,540 | -£12,756 (45.1% below) |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £15,730 | -£12,566 (44.4% below) |
| Receptionists | £18,092 | -£10,204 (36.1% below) |
| Launderers, dry cleaners and pressers | £18,955 | -£9,341 (33.0% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £19,031 | -£9,265 (32.7% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £19,258 | -£9,038 (31.9% below) |
Compare Stockport with nearby areas
- Blackburn with Darwen UA£30,572 (+£2,276)
- Blackpool UA£27,064 (£1,232)
- Halton UA£32,465 (+£4,169)
- Warrington UA£34,719 (+£6,423)
- Cheshire East UA£33,200 (+£4,904)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Stockport?
The median annual salary in Stockport is £28,296, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Stockport?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Stockport area, with a median salary of £83,567 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Stockport. Occupation salaries cover the North West region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.