Average Salaries in Torfaen / Torfaen
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Wales region
All-Jobs Median
£31,105
Torfaen / Torfaen
All-Jobs Mean
£35,077
Torfaen / Torfaen
Highest Paid Jobs in Torfaen / Torfaen
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £86,152 | +£55,047 (177.0% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £76,119 | +£45,014 (144.7% above) |
| Business and financial project management professionals | £53,924 | +£22,819 (73.4% above) |
| Quantity surveyors | £53,752 | +£22,647 (72.8% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £52,223 | +£21,118 (67.9% above) |
| Social services managers and directors | £51,651 | +£20,546 (66.1% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £49,827 | +£18,722 (60.2% above) |
| Higher education teaching professionals | £48,809 | +£17,704 (56.9% above) |
| Secondary education teaching professionals | £48,006 | +£16,901 (54.3% above) |
| Purchasing managers and directors | £47,971 | +£16,866 (54.2% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Torfaen / Torfaen
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £10,404 | -£20,701 (66.6% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,487 | -£20,618 (66.3% below) |
| Company secretaries and administrators | £12,466 | -£18,639 (59.9% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,568 | -£16,537 (53.2% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £17,212 | -£13,893 (44.7% below) |
| Cooks | £17,717 | -£13,388 (43.0% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £18,002 | -£13,103 (42.1% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £18,402 | -£12,703 (40.8% below) |
| Receptionists | £19,337 | -£11,768 (37.8% below) |
| Animal care services occupations n.e.c. | £20,190 | -£10,915 (35.1% below) |
Compare Torfaen / Torfaen with nearby areas
- Isle of Anglesey / Ynys Môn£29,867 (£1,238)
- Gwynedd / Gwynedd£25,217 (£5,888)
- Conwy / Conwy£26,961 (£4,144)
- Denbighshire / Sir Ddinbych£27,011 (£4,094)
- Flintshire / Sir y Fflint£34,480 (+£3,375)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Torfaen / Torfaen?
The median annual salary in Torfaen / Torfaen is £31,105, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Torfaen / Torfaen?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Torfaen / Torfaen area, with a median salary of £86,152 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Torfaen / Torfaen. Occupation salaries cover the Wales region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.