Average Salaries in Tunbridge Wells
ONS ASHE 2025 data — South East region
All-Jobs Median
£30,296
Tunbridge Wells
All-Jobs Mean
£37,298
Tunbridge Wells
Highest Paid Jobs in Tunbridge Wells
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Information technology directors | £95,391 | +£65,095 (214.9% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £85,122 | +£54,826 (181.0% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £78,811 | +£48,515 (160.1% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £76,715 | +£46,419 (153.2% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £76,511 | +£46,215 (152.5% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £69,191 | +£38,895 (128.4% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £67,902 | +£37,606 (124.1% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,377 | +£37,081 (122.4% above) |
| Human resource managers and directors | £63,289 | +£32,993 (108.9% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £60,881 | +£30,585 (101.0% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Tunbridge Wells
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £3,432 | -£26,864 (88.7% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £10,726 | -£19,570 (64.6% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,286 | -£19,010 (62.7% below) |
| Elementary sales occupations n.e.c. | £12,070 | -£18,226 (60.2% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,384 | -£17,912 (59.1% below) |
| Market research interviewers | £14,090 | -£16,206 (53.5% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,246 | -£15,050 (49.7% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,401 | -£13,895 (45.9% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £16,505 | -£13,791 (45.5% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,222 | -£13,074 (43.2% below) |
Compare Tunbridge Wells with nearby areas
- Bracknell Forest UA£37,063 (+£6,767)
- Brighton and Hove UA£33,649 (+£3,353)
- Buckinghamshire UA£33,367 (+£3,071)
- Isle of Wight UA£26,185 (£4,111)
- Medway UA£30,784 (+£488)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Tunbridge Wells?
The median annual salary in Tunbridge Wells is £30,296, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Tunbridge Wells?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Information technology directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Tunbridge Wells area, with a median salary of £95,391 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Tunbridge Wells. Occupation salaries cover the South East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.