Average Salaries in Walsall
ONS ASHE 2025 data — West Midlands region
All-Jobs Median
£28,691
Walsall
All-Jobs Mean
£36,775
Walsall
Highest Paid Jobs in Walsall
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,812 | +£51,121 (178.2% above) |
| Barristers and judges | £68,676 | +£39,985 (139.4% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £67,428 | +£38,737 (135.0% above) |
| Managers and directors in the creative industries | £66,195 | +£37,504 (130.7% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £63,779 | +£35,088 (122.3% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £62,074 | +£33,383 (116.4% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £61,923 | +£33,232 (115.8% above) |
| Generalist medical practitioners | £59,169 | +£30,478 (106.2% above) |
| Taxation experts | £57,822 | +£29,131 (101.5% above) |
| Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. | £57,568 | +£28,877 (100.6% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Walsall
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £3,823 | -£24,868 (86.7% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £9,744 | -£18,947 (66.0% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,135 | -£17,556 (61.2% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,582 | -£14,109 (49.2% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,398 | -£13,293 (46.3% below) |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £16,341 | -£12,350 (43.0% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,703 | -£10,988 (38.3% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £18,397 | -£10,294 (35.9% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £18,609 | -£10,082 (35.1% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £18,939 | -£9,752 (34.0% below) |
Compare Walsall with nearby areas
- Herefordshire UA£28,366 (£325)
- Stoke-on-Trent UA£30,767 (+£2,076)
- Telford and Wrekin UA£30,601 (+£1,910)
- Shropshire UA£28,397 (£294)
- Cannock Chase£29,719 (+£1,028)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Walsall?
The median annual salary in Walsall is £28,691, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Walsall?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Walsall area, with a median salary of £79,812 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Walsall. Occupation salaries cover the West Midlands region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.