Average Salaries in West Suffolk
ONS ASHE 2025 data — East region
All-Jobs Median
£29,613
West Suffolk
All-Jobs Mean
£36,273
West Suffolk
Highest Paid Jobs in West Suffolk
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers | £83,444 | +£53,831 (181.8% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £81,143 | +£51,530 (174.0% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £79,305 | +£49,692 (167.8% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £75,608 | +£45,995 (155.3% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £69,486 | +£39,873 (134.6% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £66,126 | +£36,513 (123.3% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,326 | +£35,713 (120.6% above) |
| Marketing and commercial managers | £62,752 | +£33,139 (111.9% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,766 | +£32,153 (108.6% above) |
| Programmers and software development professionals | £60,203 | +£30,590 (103.3% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in West Suffolk
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £9,512 | -£20,101 (67.9% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £10,656 | -£18,957 (64.0% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,065 | -£14,548 (49.1% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,892 | -£13,721 (46.3% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £15,988 | -£13,625 (46.0% below) |
| Typists and related keyboard occupations | £16,038 | -£13,575 (45.8% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £16,048 | -£13,565 (45.8% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,861 | -£12,752 (43.1% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,488 | -£12,125 (40.9% below) |
| Library clerks and assistants | £17,953 | -£11,660 (39.4% below) |
Compare West Suffolk with nearby areas
- Bedford UA£33,148 (+£3,535)
- Central Bedfordshire UA£30,963 (+£1,350)
- Luton UA£29,640 (+£27)
- Peterborough UA£31,062 (+£1,449)
- Southend-on-Sea UA£26,955 (£2,658)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in West Suffolk?
The median annual salary in West Suffolk is £29,613, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in West Suffolk?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers is among the highest-paid occupations in the West Suffolk area, with a median salary of £83,444 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to West Suffolk. Occupation salaries cover the East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.