Average Salaries in Stroud
ONS ASHE 2025 data — South West region
All-Jobs Median
£32,495
Stroud
All-Jobs Mean
£35,715
Stroud
Highest Paid Jobs in Stroud
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £74,712 | +£42,217 (129.9% above) |
| Cyber security professionals | £73,291 | +£40,796 (125.5% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £66,327 | +£33,832 (104.1% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £65,735 | +£33,240 (102.3% above) |
| Senior police officers | £64,975 | +£32,480 (100.0% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £59,333 | +£26,838 (82.6% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £55,579 | +£23,084 (71.0% above) |
| Civil engineers | £55,472 | +£22,977 (70.7% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £54,986 | +£22,491 (69.2% above) |
| Health care practice managers | £54,592 | +£22,097 (68.0% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Stroud
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,111 | -£28,384 (87.3% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,411 | -£23,084 (71.0% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,791 | -£20,704 (63.7% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £13,203 | -£19,292 (59.4% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,278 | -£18,217 (56.1% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,458 | -£17,037 (52.4% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,938 | -£15,557 (47.9% below) |
| Horticultural trades | £17,334 | -£15,161 (46.7% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,482 | -£15,013 (46.2% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £17,817 | -£14,678 (45.2% below) |
Compare Stroud with nearby areas
- Bath and North East Somerset UA£32,004 (£491)
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA£31,121 (£1,374)
- Bristol, City of UA£36,652 (+£4,157)
- Dorset UA£29,292 (£3,203)
- North Somerset UA£28,749 (£3,746)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Stroud?
The median annual salary in Stroud is £32,495, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Stroud?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Stroud area, with a median salary of £74,712 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Stroud. Occupation salaries cover the South West region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.