Average Salaries in Wirral
ONS ASHE 2025 data — North West region
All-Jobs Median
£28,840
Wirral
All-Jobs Mean
£32,654
Wirral
Highest Paid Jobs in Wirral
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £83,567 | +£54,727 (189.8% above) |
| Information technology directors | £80,828 | +£51,988 (180.3% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,816 | +£50,976 (176.8% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £74,657 | +£45,817 (158.9% above) |
| Energy plant operatives | £63,662 | +£34,822 (120.7% above) |
| Senior police officers | £63,614 | +£34,774 (120.6% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £61,782 | +£32,942 (114.2% above) |
| Financial managers and directors | £58,206 | +£29,366 (101.8% above) |
| Business and financial project management professionals | £57,368 | +£28,528 (98.9% above) |
| IT managers | £56,622 | +£27,782 (96.3% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Wirral
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £4,511 | -£24,329 (84.4% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £11,461 | -£17,379 (60.3% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,872 | -£16,968 (58.8% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,443 | -£14,397 (49.9% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £15,540 | -£13,300 (46.1% below) |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £15,730 | -£13,110 (45.5% below) |
| Receptionists | £18,092 | -£10,748 (37.3% below) |
| Launderers, dry cleaners and pressers | £18,955 | -£9,885 (34.3% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £19,031 | -£9,809 (34.0% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £19,258 | -£9,582 (33.2% below) |
Compare Wirral with nearby areas
- Blackburn with Darwen UA£30,572 (+£1,732)
- Blackpool UA£27,064 (£1,776)
- Halton UA£32,465 (+£3,625)
- Warrington UA£34,719 (+£5,879)
- Cheshire East UA£33,200 (+£4,360)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Wirral?
The median annual salary in Wirral is £28,840, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Wirral?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Wirral area, with a median salary of £83,567 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Wirral. Occupation salaries cover the North West region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.