Average Salaries in Tameside
ONS ASHE 2025 data — North West region
All-Jobs Median
£27,115
Tameside
All-Jobs Mean
£30,579
Tameside
Highest Paid Jobs in Tameside
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £83,567 | +£56,452 (208.2% above) |
| Information technology directors | £80,828 | +£53,713 (198.1% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,816 | +£52,701 (194.4% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £74,657 | +£47,542 (175.3% above) |
| Energy plant operatives | £63,662 | +£36,547 (134.8% above) |
| Senior police officers | £63,614 | +£36,499 (134.6% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,782 | +£34,667 (127.9% above) |
| Financial managers and directors | £58,206 | +£31,091 (114.7% above) |
| Business and financial project management professionals | £57,368 | +£30,253 (111.6% above) |
| IT managers | £56,622 | +£29,507 (108.8% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Tameside
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,511 | -£22,604 (83.4% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,461 | -£15,654 (57.7% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,872 | -£15,243 (56.2% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,443 | -£12,672 (46.7% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £15,540 | -£11,575 (42.7% below) |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £15,730 | -£11,385 (42.0% below) |
| Receptionists | £18,092 | -£9,023 (33.3% below) |
| Launderers, dry cleaners and pressers | £18,955 | -£8,160 (30.1% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £19,031 | -£8,084 (29.8% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £19,258 | -£7,857 (29.0% below) |
Compare Tameside with nearby areas
- Blackburn with Darwen UA£30,572 (+£3,457)
- Blackpool UA£27,064 (£51)
- Halton UA£32,465 (+£5,350)
- Warrington UA£34,719 (+£7,604)
- Cheshire East UA£33,200 (+£6,085)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Tameside?
The median annual salary in Tameside is £27,115, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Tameside?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Tameside area, with a median salary of £83,567 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Tameside. Occupation salaries cover the North West region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.