Average Salaries in West Devon
ONS ASHE 2025 data — South West region
All-Jobs Median
£28,161
West Devon
All-Jobs Mean
£32,221
West Devon
Highest Paid Jobs in West Devon
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £74,712 | +£46,551 (165.3% above) |
| Cyber security professionals | £73,291 | +£45,130 (160.3% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £66,327 | +£38,166 (135.5% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £65,735 | +£37,574 (133.4% above) |
| Senior police officers | £64,975 | +£36,814 (130.7% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £59,333 | +£31,172 (110.7% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £55,579 | +£27,418 (97.4% above) |
| Civil engineers | £55,472 | +£27,311 (97.0% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £54,986 | +£26,825 (95.3% above) |
| Health care practice managers | £54,592 | +£26,431 (93.9% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in West Devon
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,111 | -£24,050 (85.4% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,411 | -£18,750 (66.6% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,791 | -£16,370 (58.1% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £13,203 | -£14,958 (53.1% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,278 | -£13,883 (49.3% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,458 | -£12,703 (45.1% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,938 | -£11,223 (39.9% below) |
| Horticultural trades | £17,334 | -£10,827 (38.4% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,482 | -£10,679 (37.9% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £17,817 | -£10,344 (36.7% below) |
Compare West Devon with nearby areas
- Bath and North East Somerset UA£32,004 (+£3,843)
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA£31,121 (+£2,960)
- Bristol, City of UA£36,652 (+£8,491)
- Dorset UA£29,292 (+£1,131)
- North Somerset UA£28,749 (+£588)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in West Devon?
The median annual salary in West Devon is £28,161, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in West Devon?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the West Devon area, with a median salary of £74,712 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to West Devon. Occupation salaries cover the South West region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.