Average Salaries in Worcester
ONS ASHE 2025 data — West Midlands region
All-Jobs Median
£30,003
Worcester
All-Jobs Mean
£34,087
Worcester
Highest Paid Jobs in Worcester
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,812 | +£49,809 (166.0% above) |
| Barristers and judges | £68,676 | +£38,673 (128.9% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £67,428 | +£37,425 (124.7% above) |
| Managers and directors in the creative industries | £66,195 | +£36,192 (120.6% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £63,779 | +£33,776 (112.6% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £62,074 | +£32,071 (106.9% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £61,923 | +£31,920 (106.4% above) |
| Generalist medical practitioners | £59,169 | +£29,166 (97.2% above) |
| Taxation experts | £57,822 | +£27,819 (92.7% above) |
| Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. | £57,568 | +£27,565 (91.9% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Worcester
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £3,823 | -£26,180 (87.3% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £9,744 | -£20,259 (67.5% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,135 | -£18,868 (62.9% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,582 | -£15,421 (51.4% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,398 | -£14,605 (48.7% below) |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £16,341 | -£13,662 (45.5% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,703 | -£12,300 (41.0% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £18,397 | -£11,606 (38.7% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £18,609 | -£11,394 (38.0% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £18,939 | -£11,064 (36.9% below) |
Compare Worcester with nearby areas
- Herefordshire UA£28,366 (£1,637)
- Stoke-on-Trent UA£30,767 (+£764)
- Telford and Wrekin UA£30,601 (+£598)
- Shropshire UA£28,397 (£1,606)
- Cannock Chase£29,719 (£284)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Worcester?
The median annual salary in Worcester is £30,003, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Worcester?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Worcester area, with a median salary of £79,812 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Worcester. Occupation salaries cover the West Midlands region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.