Average Salaries in Watford
ONS ASHE 2025 data — East region
All-Jobs Median
£31,833
Watford
All-Jobs Mean
£41,685
Watford
Highest Paid Jobs in Watford
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers | £83,444 | +£51,611 (162.1% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £81,143 | +£49,310 (154.9% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £79,305 | +£47,472 (149.1% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £75,608 | +£43,775 (137.5% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £69,486 | +£37,653 (118.3% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £66,126 | +£34,293 (107.7% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,326 | +£33,493 (105.2% above) |
| Marketing and commercial managers | £62,752 | +£30,919 (97.1% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,766 | +£29,933 (94.0% above) |
| Programmers and software development professionals | £60,203 | +£28,370 (89.1% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Watford
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,512 | -£22,321 (70.1% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,656 | -£21,177 (66.5% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,065 | -£16,768 (52.7% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,892 | -£15,941 (50.1% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,988 | -£15,845 (49.8% below) |
| Typists and related keyboard occupations | £16,038 | -£15,795 (49.6% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £16,048 | -£15,785 (49.6% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,861 | -£14,972 (47.0% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,488 | -£14,345 (45.1% below) |
| Library clerks and assistants | £17,953 | -£13,880 (43.6% below) |
Compare Watford with nearby areas
- Bedford UA£33,148 (+£1,315)
- Central Bedfordshire UA£30,963 (£870)
- Luton UA£29,640 (£2,193)
- Peterborough UA£31,062 (£771)
- Southend-on-Sea UA£26,955 (£4,878)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Watford?
The median annual salary in Watford is £31,833, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Watford?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers is among the highest-paid occupations in the Watford area, with a median salary of £83,444 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Watford. Occupation salaries cover the East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.