Average Salaries in Thanet
ONS ASHE 2025 data — South East region
All-Jobs Median
£27,076
Thanet
All-Jobs Mean
£33,809
Thanet
Highest Paid Jobs in Thanet
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Information technology directors | £95,391 | +£68,315 (252.3% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £85,122 | +£58,046 (214.4% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £78,811 | +£51,735 (191.1% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £76,715 | +£49,639 (183.3% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £76,511 | +£49,435 (182.6% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £69,191 | +£42,115 (155.5% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £67,902 | +£40,826 (150.8% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,377 | +£40,301 (148.8% above) |
| Human resource managers and directors | £63,289 | +£36,213 (133.7% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £60,881 | +£33,805 (124.9% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Thanet
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £3,432 | -£23,644 (87.3% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £10,726 | -£16,350 (60.4% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,286 | -£15,790 (58.3% below) |
| Elementary sales occupations n.e.c. | £12,070 | -£15,006 (55.4% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,384 | -£14,692 (54.3% below) |
| Market research interviewers | £14,090 | -£12,986 (48.0% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,246 | -£11,830 (43.7% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,401 | -£10,675 (39.4% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £16,505 | -£10,571 (39.0% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,222 | -£9,854 (36.4% below) |
Compare Thanet with nearby areas
- Bracknell Forest UA£37,063 (+£9,987)
- Brighton and Hove UA£33,649 (+£6,573)
- Buckinghamshire UA£33,367 (+£6,291)
- Isle of Wight UA£26,185 (£891)
- Medway UA£30,784 (+£3,708)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Thanet?
The median annual salary in Thanet is £27,076, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Thanet?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Information technology directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Thanet area, with a median salary of £95,391 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Thanet. Occupation salaries cover the South East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.