Average Salaries in Waltham Forest
ONS ASHE 2025 data — London region
All-Jobs Median
£28,880
Waltham Forest
All-Jobs Mean
£33,004
Waltham Forest
Highest Paid Jobs in Waltham Forest
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers | £123,796 | +£94,916 (328.7% above) |
| Chief executives and senior officials | £119,981 | +£91,101 (315.4% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £111,935 | +£83,055 (287.6% above) |
| Financial managers and directors | £107,433 | +£78,553 (272.0% above) |
| Information technology directors | £105,290 | +£76,410 (264.6% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £86,528 | +£57,648 (199.6% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £85,735 | +£56,855 (196.9% above) |
| Public relations and communications directors | £81,699 | +£52,819 (182.9% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £77,889 | +£49,009 (169.7% above) |
| Production managers and directors in manufacturing | £76,710 | +£47,830 (165.6% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Waltham Forest
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £5,711 | -£23,169 (80.2% below) |
| Shelf fillers | £14,343 | -£14,537 (50.3% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £14,524 | -£14,356 (49.7% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £14,750 | -£14,130 (48.9% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £14,974 | -£13,906 (48.2% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,417 | -£13,463 (46.6% below) |
| Waiters and waitresses | £15,734 | -£13,146 (45.5% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £18,799 | -£10,081 (34.9% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £19,423 | -£9,457 (32.7% below) |
| Housekeepers and related occupations | £20,047 | -£8,833 (30.6% below) |
Compare Waltham Forest with nearby areas
- Camden£48,822 (+£19,942)
- City of London£67,064 (+£38,184)
- Hackney£37,736 (+£8,856)
- Hammersmith and Fulham£44,042 (+£15,162)
- Haringey£27,716 (£1,164)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Waltham Forest?
The median annual salary in Waltham Forest is £28,880, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Waltham Forest?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers is among the highest-paid occupations in the Waltham Forest area, with a median salary of £123,796 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Waltham Forest. Occupation salaries cover the London region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.