Average Salaries in Winchester
ONS ASHE 2025 data — South East region
All-Jobs Median
£34,568
Winchester
All-Jobs Mean
£40,362
Winchester
Highest Paid Jobs in Winchester
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Information technology directors | £95,391 | +£60,823 (176.0% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £85,122 | +£50,554 (146.2% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £78,811 | +£44,243 (128.0% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £76,715 | +£42,147 (121.9% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £76,511 | +£41,943 (121.3% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £69,191 | +£34,623 (100.2% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £67,902 | +£33,334 (96.4% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,377 | +£32,809 (94.9% above) |
| Human resource managers and directors | £63,289 | +£28,721 (83.1% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £60,881 | +£26,313 (76.1% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Winchester
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £3,432 | -£31,136 (90.1% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £10,726 | -£23,842 (69.0% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,286 | -£23,282 (67.4% below) |
| Elementary sales occupations n.e.c. | £12,070 | -£22,498 (65.1% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,384 | -£22,184 (64.2% below) |
| Market research interviewers | £14,090 | -£20,478 (59.2% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,246 | -£19,322 (55.9% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,401 | -£18,167 (52.6% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £16,505 | -£18,063 (52.3% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,222 | -£17,346 (50.2% below) |
Compare Winchester with nearby areas
- Bracknell Forest UA£37,063 (+£2,495)
- Brighton and Hove UA£33,649 (£919)
- Buckinghamshire UA£33,367 (£1,201)
- Isle of Wight UA£26,185 (£8,383)
- Medway UA£30,784 (£3,784)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Winchester?
The median annual salary in Winchester is £34,568, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Winchester?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Information technology directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Winchester area, with a median salary of £95,391 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Winchester. Occupation salaries cover the South East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.