Average Salaries in Stoke-on-Trent UA
ONS ASHE 2025 data — West Midlands region
All-Jobs Median
£30,767
Stoke-on-Trent UA
All-Jobs Mean
£36,082
Stoke-on-Trent UA
Highest Paid Jobs in Stoke-on-Trent UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,812 | +£49,045 (159.4% above) |
| Barristers and judges | £68,676 | +£37,909 (123.2% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £67,428 | +£36,661 (119.2% above) |
| Managers and directors in the creative industries | £66,195 | +£35,428 (115.1% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £63,779 | +£33,012 (107.3% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £62,074 | +£31,307 (101.8% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £61,923 | +£31,156 (101.3% above) |
| Generalist medical practitioners | £59,169 | +£28,402 (92.3% above) |
| Taxation experts | £57,822 | +£27,055 (87.9% above) |
| Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. | £57,568 | +£26,801 (87.1% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Stoke-on-Trent UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £3,823 | -£26,944 (87.6% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £9,744 | -£21,023 (68.3% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,135 | -£19,632 (63.8% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,582 | -£16,185 (52.6% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,398 | -£15,369 (50.0% below) |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £16,341 | -£14,426 (46.9% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,703 | -£13,064 (42.5% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £18,397 | -£12,370 (40.2% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £18,609 | -£12,158 (39.5% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £18,939 | -£11,828 (38.4% below) |
Compare Stoke-on-Trent UA with nearby areas
- Herefordshire UA£28,366 (£2,401)
- Telford and Wrekin UA£30,601 (£166)
- Shropshire UA£28,397 (£2,370)
- Cannock Chase£29,719 (£1,048)
- East Staffordshire£31,048 (+£281)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Stoke-on-Trent UA?
The median annual salary in Stoke-on-Trent UA is £30,767, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Stoke-on-Trent UA?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Stoke-on-Trent UA area, with a median salary of £79,812 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Stoke-on-Trent UA. Occupation salaries cover the West Midlands region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.