Average Salaries in Wolverhampton
ONS ASHE 2025 data — West Midlands region
All-Jobs Median
£32,053
Wolverhampton
All-Jobs Mean
£35,314
Wolverhampton
Highest Paid Jobs in Wolverhampton
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,812 | +£47,759 (149.0% above) |
| Barristers and judges | £68,676 | +£36,623 (114.3% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £67,428 | +£35,375 (110.4% above) |
| Managers and directors in the creative industries | £66,195 | +£34,142 (106.5% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £63,779 | +£31,726 (99.0% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £62,074 | +£30,021 (93.7% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £61,923 | +£29,870 (93.2% above) |
| Generalist medical practitioners | £59,169 | +£27,116 (84.6% above) |
| Taxation experts | £57,822 | +£25,769 (80.4% above) |
| Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. | £57,568 | +£25,515 (79.6% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Wolverhampton
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £3,823 | -£28,230 (88.1% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £9,744 | -£22,309 (69.6% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,135 | -£20,918 (65.3% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,582 | -£17,471 (54.5% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,398 | -£16,655 (52.0% below) |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £16,341 | -£15,712 (49.0% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,703 | -£14,350 (44.8% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £18,397 | -£13,656 (42.6% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £18,609 | -£13,444 (41.9% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £18,939 | -£13,114 (40.9% below) |
Compare Wolverhampton with nearby areas
- Herefordshire UA£28,366 (£3,687)
- Stoke-on-Trent UA£30,767 (£1,286)
- Telford and Wrekin UA£30,601 (£1,452)
- Shropshire UA£28,397 (£3,656)
- Cannock Chase£29,719 (£2,334)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Wolverhampton?
The median annual salary in Wolverhampton is £32,053, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Wolverhampton?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Wolverhampton area, with a median salary of £79,812 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Wolverhampton. Occupation salaries cover the West Midlands region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.