Average Salaries in Telford and Wrekin UA
ONS ASHE 2025 data — West Midlands region
All-Jobs Median
£30,601
Telford and Wrekin UA
All-Jobs Mean
£35,379
Telford and Wrekin UA
Highest Paid Jobs in Telford and Wrekin UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,812 | +£49,211 (160.8% above) |
| Barristers and judges | £68,676 | +£38,075 (124.4% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £67,428 | +£36,827 (120.3% above) |
| Managers and directors in the creative industries | £66,195 | +£35,594 (116.3% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £63,779 | +£33,178 (108.4% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £62,074 | +£31,473 (102.8% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £61,923 | +£31,322 (102.4% above) |
| Generalist medical practitioners | £59,169 | +£28,568 (93.4% above) |
| Taxation experts | £57,822 | +£27,221 (89.0% above) |
| Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. | £57,568 | +£26,967 (88.1% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Telford and Wrekin UA
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £3,823 | -£26,778 (87.5% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £9,744 | -£20,857 (68.2% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,135 | -£19,466 (63.6% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,582 | -£16,019 (52.3% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,398 | -£15,203 (49.7% below) |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £16,341 | -£14,260 (46.6% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,703 | -£12,898 (42.1% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £18,397 | -£12,204 (39.9% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £18,609 | -£11,992 (39.2% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £18,939 | -£11,662 (38.1% below) |
Compare Telford and Wrekin UA with nearby areas
- Herefordshire UA£28,366 (£2,235)
- Stoke-on-Trent UA£30,767 (+£166)
- Shropshire UA£28,397 (£2,204)
- Cannock Chase£29,719 (£882)
- East Staffordshire£31,048 (+£447)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Telford and Wrekin UA?
The median annual salary in Telford and Wrekin UA is £30,601, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Telford and Wrekin UA?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Telford and Wrekin UA area, with a median salary of £79,812 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Telford and Wrekin UA. Occupation salaries cover the West Midlands region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.