Average Salaries in Wigan
ONS ASHE 2025 data — North West region
All-Jobs Median
£28,003
Wigan
All-Jobs Mean
£32,198
Wigan
Highest Paid Jobs in Wigan
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £83,567 | +£55,564 (198.4% above) |
| Information technology directors | £80,828 | +£52,825 (188.6% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,816 | +£51,813 (185.0% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £74,657 | +£46,654 (166.6% above) |
| Energy plant operatives | £63,662 | +£35,659 (127.3% above) |
| Senior police officers | £63,614 | +£35,611 (127.2% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,782 | +£33,779 (120.6% above) |
| Financial managers and directors | £58,206 | +£30,203 (107.9% above) |
| Business and financial project management professionals | £57,368 | +£29,365 (104.9% above) |
| IT managers | £56,622 | +£28,619 (102.2% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Wigan
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,511 | -£23,492 (83.9% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,461 | -£16,542 (59.1% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,872 | -£16,131 (57.6% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,443 | -£13,560 (48.4% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £15,540 | -£12,463 (44.5% below) |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £15,730 | -£12,273 (43.8% below) |
| Receptionists | £18,092 | -£9,911 (35.4% below) |
| Launderers, dry cleaners and pressers | £18,955 | -£9,048 (32.3% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £19,031 | -£8,972 (32.0% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £19,258 | -£8,745 (31.2% below) |
Compare Wigan with nearby areas
- Blackburn with Darwen UA£30,572 (+£2,569)
- Blackpool UA£27,064 (£939)
- Halton UA£32,465 (+£4,462)
- Warrington UA£34,719 (+£6,716)
- Cheshire East UA£33,200 (+£5,197)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Wigan?
The median annual salary in Wigan is £28,003, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Wigan?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Wigan area, with a median salary of £83,567 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Wigan. Occupation salaries cover the North West region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.