Average Salaries in Test Valley
ONS ASHE 2025 data — South East region
All-Jobs Median
£33,566
Test Valley
All-Jobs Mean
£36,204
Test Valley
Highest Paid Jobs in Test Valley
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Information technology directors | £95,391 | +£61,825 (184.2% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £85,122 | +£51,556 (153.6% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £78,811 | +£45,245 (134.8% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £76,715 | +£43,149 (128.5% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £76,511 | +£42,945 (127.9% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £69,191 | +£35,625 (106.1% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £67,902 | +£34,336 (102.3% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,377 | +£33,811 (100.7% above) |
| Human resource managers and directors | £63,289 | +£29,723 (88.6% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £60,881 | +£27,315 (81.4% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Test Valley
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £3,432 | -£30,134 (89.8% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £10,726 | -£22,840 (68.0% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,286 | -£22,280 (66.4% below) |
| Elementary sales occupations n.e.c. | £12,070 | -£21,496 (64.0% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,384 | -£21,182 (63.1% below) |
| Market research interviewers | £14,090 | -£19,476 (58.0% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,246 | -£18,320 (54.6% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,401 | -£17,165 (51.1% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £16,505 | -£17,061 (50.8% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,222 | -£16,344 (48.7% below) |
Compare Test Valley with nearby areas
- Bracknell Forest UA£37,063 (+£3,497)
- Brighton and Hove UA£33,649 (+£83)
- Buckinghamshire UA£33,367 (£199)
- Isle of Wight UA£26,185 (£7,381)
- Medway UA£30,784 (£2,782)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Test Valley?
The median annual salary in Test Valley is £33,566, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Test Valley?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Information technology directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Test Valley area, with a median salary of £95,391 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Test Valley. Occupation salaries cover the South East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.