Average Salaries in West Lancashire
ONS ASHE 2025 data — North West region
All-Jobs Median
£28,909
West Lancashire
All-Jobs Mean
£32,409
West Lancashire
Highest Paid Jobs in West Lancashire
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £83,567 | +£54,658 (189.1% above) |
| Information technology directors | £80,828 | +£51,919 (179.6% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,816 | +£50,907 (176.1% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £74,657 | +£45,748 (158.2% above) |
| Energy plant operatives | £63,662 | +£34,753 (120.2% above) |
| Senior police officers | £63,614 | +£34,705 (120.0% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,782 | +£32,873 (113.7% above) |
| Financial managers and directors | £58,206 | +£29,297 (101.3% above) |
| Business and financial project management professionals | £57,368 | +£28,459 (98.4% above) |
| IT managers | £56,622 | +£27,713 (95.9% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in West Lancashire
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,511 | -£24,398 (84.4% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,461 | -£17,448 (60.4% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,872 | -£17,037 (58.9% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,443 | -£14,466 (50.0% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £15,540 | -£13,369 (46.2% below) |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £15,730 | -£13,179 (45.6% below) |
| Receptionists | £18,092 | -£10,817 (37.4% below) |
| Launderers, dry cleaners and pressers | £18,955 | -£9,954 (34.4% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £19,031 | -£9,878 (34.2% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £19,258 | -£9,651 (33.4% below) |
Compare West Lancashire with nearby areas
- Blackburn with Darwen UA£30,572 (+£1,663)
- Blackpool UA£27,064 (£1,845)
- Halton UA£32,465 (+£3,556)
- Warrington UA£34,719 (+£5,810)
- Cheshire East UA£33,200 (+£4,291)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in West Lancashire?
The median annual salary in West Lancashire is £28,909, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in West Lancashire?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the West Lancashire area, with a median salary of £83,567 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to West Lancashire. Occupation salaries cover the North West region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.