Average Salaries in Wakefield
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Yorkshire and The Humber region
All-Jobs Median
£30,950
Wakefield
All-Jobs Mean
£34,082
Wakefield
Highest Paid Jobs in Wakefield
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £87,240 | +£56,290 (181.9% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £82,282 | +£51,332 (165.9% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,606 | +£48,656 (157.2% above) |
| Financial and accounting technicians | £63,056 | +£32,106 (103.7% above) |
| Generalist medical practitioners | £61,026 | +£30,076 (97.2% above) |
| Purchasing managers and directors | £60,189 | +£29,239 (94.5% above) |
| Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. | £56,587 | +£25,637 (82.8% above) |
| Solicitors and lawyers | £54,992 | +£24,042 (77.7% above) |
| Cyber security professionals | £54,864 | +£23,914 (77.3% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £54,167 | +£23,217 (75.0% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Wakefield
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,311 | -£26,639 (86.1% below) |
| Company secretaries and administrators | £10,971 | -£19,979 (64.6% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,319 | -£19,631 (63.4% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,988 | -£18,962 (61.3% below) |
| Care escorts | £14,451 | -£16,499 (53.3% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,657 | -£16,293 (52.6% below) |
| Receptionists | £16,958 | -£13,992 (45.2% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £17,293 | -£13,657 (44.1% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £17,362 | -£13,588 (43.9% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £17,485 | -£13,465 (43.5% below) |
Compare Wakefield with nearby areas
- East Riding of Yorkshire UA£29,355 (£1,595)
- Kingston upon Hull UA£29,790 (£1,160)
- North East Lincolnshire UA£26,631 (£4,319)
- North Lincolnshire UA£29,973 (£977)
- York UA£32,151 (+£1,201)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Wakefield?
The median annual salary in Wakefield is £30,950, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Wakefield?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Wakefield area, with a median salary of £87,240 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Wakefield. Occupation salaries cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.