Average Salaries in Welwyn Hatfield
ONS ASHE 2025 data — East region
All-Jobs Median
£39,794
Welwyn Hatfield
All-Jobs Mean
£51,839
Welwyn Hatfield
Highest Paid Jobs in Welwyn Hatfield
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers | £83,444 | +£43,650 (109.7% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £81,143 | +£41,349 (103.9% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £79,305 | +£39,511 (99.3% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £75,608 | +£35,814 (90.0% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £69,486 | +£29,692 (74.6% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £66,126 | +£26,332 (66.2% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,326 | +£25,532 (64.2% above) |
| Marketing and commercial managers | £62,752 | +£22,958 (57.7% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,766 | +£21,972 (55.2% above) |
| Programmers and software development professionals | £60,203 | +£20,409 (51.3% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Welwyn Hatfield
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,512 | -£30,282 (76.1% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,656 | -£29,138 (73.2% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,065 | -£24,729 (62.1% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,892 | -£23,902 (60.1% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,988 | -£23,806 (59.8% below) |
| Typists and related keyboard occupations | £16,038 | -£23,756 (59.7% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £16,048 | -£23,746 (59.7% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,861 | -£22,933 (57.6% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,488 | -£22,306 (56.1% below) |
| Library clerks and assistants | £17,953 | -£21,841 (54.9% below) |
Compare Welwyn Hatfield with nearby areas
- Bedford UA£33,148 (£6,646)
- Central Bedfordshire UA£30,963 (£8,831)
- Luton UA£29,640 (£10,154)
- Peterborough UA£31,062 (£8,732)
- Southend-on-Sea UA£26,955 (£12,839)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Welwyn Hatfield?
The median annual salary in Welwyn Hatfield is £39,794, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Welwyn Hatfield?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers is among the highest-paid occupations in the Welwyn Hatfield area, with a median salary of £83,444 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Welwyn Hatfield. Occupation salaries cover the East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.