Average Salaries in Trafford
ONS ASHE 2025 data — North West region
All-Jobs Median
£31,516
Trafford
All-Jobs Mean
£37,940
Trafford
Highest Paid Jobs in Trafford
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £83,567 | +£52,051 (165.2% above) |
| Information technology directors | £80,828 | +£49,312 (156.5% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,816 | +£48,300 (153.3% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £74,657 | +£43,141 (136.9% above) |
| Energy plant operatives | £63,662 | +£32,146 (102.0% above) |
| Senior police officers | £63,614 | +£32,098 (101.8% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,782 | +£30,266 (96.0% above) |
| Financial managers and directors | £58,206 | +£26,690 (84.7% above) |
| Business and financial project management professionals | £57,368 | +£25,852 (82.0% above) |
| IT managers | £56,622 | +£25,106 (79.7% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Trafford
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,511 | -£27,005 (85.7% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,461 | -£20,055 (63.6% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,872 | -£19,644 (62.3% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,443 | -£17,073 (54.2% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £15,540 | -£15,976 (50.7% below) |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £15,730 | -£15,786 (50.1% below) |
| Receptionists | £18,092 | -£13,424 (42.6% below) |
| Launderers, dry cleaners and pressers | £18,955 | -£12,561 (39.9% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £19,031 | -£12,485 (39.6% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £19,258 | -£12,258 (38.9% below) |
Compare Trafford with nearby areas
- Blackburn with Darwen UA£30,572 (£944)
- Blackpool UA£27,064 (£4,452)
- Halton UA£32,465 (+£949)
- Warrington UA£34,719 (+£3,203)
- Cheshire East UA£33,200 (+£1,684)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Trafford?
The median annual salary in Trafford is £31,516, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Trafford?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Trafford area, with a median salary of £83,567 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Trafford. Occupation salaries cover the North West region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.