Average Salaries in Tamworth
ONS ASHE 2025 data — West Midlands region
All-Jobs Median
£28,143
Tamworth
All-Jobs Mean
£31,551
Tamworth
Highest Paid Jobs in Tamworth
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,812 | +£51,669 (183.6% above) |
| Barristers and judges | £68,676 | +£40,533 (144.0% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £67,428 | +£39,285 (139.6% above) |
| Managers and directors in the creative industries | £66,195 | +£38,052 (135.2% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £63,779 | +£35,636 (126.6% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £62,074 | +£33,931 (120.6% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £61,923 | +£33,780 (120.0% above) |
| Generalist medical practitioners | £59,169 | +£31,026 (110.2% above) |
| Taxation experts | £57,822 | +£29,679 (105.5% above) |
| Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. | £57,568 | +£29,425 (104.6% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Tamworth
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £3,823 | -£24,320 (86.4% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £9,744 | -£18,399 (65.4% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,135 | -£17,008 (60.4% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,582 | -£13,561 (48.2% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,398 | -£12,745 (45.3% below) |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £16,341 | -£11,802 (41.9% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,703 | -£10,440 (37.1% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £18,397 | -£9,746 (34.6% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £18,609 | -£9,534 (33.9% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £18,939 | -£9,204 (32.7% below) |
Compare Tamworth with nearby areas
- Herefordshire UA£28,366 (+£223)
- Stoke-on-Trent UA£30,767 (+£2,624)
- Telford and Wrekin UA£30,601 (+£2,458)
- Shropshire UA£28,397 (+£254)
- Cannock Chase£29,719 (+£1,576)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Tamworth?
The median annual salary in Tamworth is £28,143, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Tamworth?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Tamworth area, with a median salary of £79,812 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Tamworth. Occupation salaries cover the West Midlands region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.