Average Salaries in Stockton-on-Tees UA
ONS ASHE 2025 data — North East region
All-Jobs Median
£29,537
Stockton-on-Tees UA
All-Jobs Mean
£34,541
Stockton-on-Tees UA
Highest Paid Jobs in Stockton-on-Tees UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers | £72,472 | +£42,935 (145.4% above) |
| Information technology directors | £72,018 | +£42,481 (143.8% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £71,526 | +£41,989 (142.2% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £61,477 | +£31,940 (108.1% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £60,883 | +£31,346 (106.1% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £57,895 | +£28,358 (96.0% above) |
| Construction project managers and related professionals | £55,195 | +£25,658 (86.9% above) |
| IT managers | £54,629 | +£25,092 (85.0% above) |
| Programmers and software development professionals | £54,279 | +£24,742 (83.8% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £49,877 | +£20,340 (68.9% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Stockton-on-Tees UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £10,408 | -£19,129 (64.8% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,997 | -£18,540 (62.8% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,015 | -£15,522 (52.6% below) |
| Receptionists | £16,803 | -£12,734 (43.1% below) |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £17,573 | -£11,964 (40.5% below) |
| Early education and childcare assistants | £18,185 | -£11,352 (38.4% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £20,256 | -£9,281 (31.4% below) |
| Data entry administrators | £20,506 | -£9,031 (30.6% below) |
| Cooks | £20,553 | -£8,984 (30.4% below) |
| Air travel assistants | £20,878 | -£8,659 (29.3% below) |
Compare Stockton-on-Tees UA with nearby areas
- Darlington UA£29,692 (+£155)
- Hartlepool UA£28,204 (£1,333)
- Middlesbrough UA£29,502 (£35)
- Redcar and Cleveland UA£28,356 (£1,181)
- County Durham UA£29,393 (£144)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Stockton-on-Tees UA?
The median annual salary in Stockton-on-Tees UA is £29,537, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Stockton-on-Tees UA?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers is among the highest-paid occupations in the Stockton-on-Tees UA area, with a median salary of £72,472 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Stockton-on-Tees UA. Occupation salaries cover the North East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.