Average Salaries in Wyre Forest
ONS ASHE 2025 data — West Midlands region
All-Jobs Median
£27,346
Wyre Forest
All-Jobs Mean
£30,751
Wyre Forest
Highest Paid Jobs in Wyre Forest
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £79,812 | +£52,466 (191.9% above) |
| Barristers and judges | £68,676 | +£41,330 (151.1% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £67,428 | +£40,082 (146.6% above) |
| Managers and directors in the creative industries | £66,195 | +£38,849 (142.1% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £63,779 | +£36,433 (133.2% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £62,074 | +£34,728 (127.0% above) |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £61,923 | +£34,577 (126.4% above) |
| Generalist medical practitioners | £59,169 | +£31,823 (116.4% above) |
| Taxation experts | £57,822 | +£30,476 (111.4% above) |
| Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. | £57,568 | +£30,222 (110.5% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Wyre Forest
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £3,823 | -£23,523 (86.0% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £9,744 | -£17,602 (64.4% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,135 | -£16,211 (59.3% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,582 | -£12,764 (46.7% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £15,398 | -£11,948 (43.7% below) |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £16,341 | -£11,005 (40.2% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,703 | -£9,643 (35.3% below) |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £18,397 | -£8,949 (32.7% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £18,609 | -£8,737 (31.9% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £18,939 | -£8,407 (30.7% below) |
Compare Wyre Forest with nearby areas
- Herefordshire UA£28,366 (+£1,020)
- Stoke-on-Trent UA£30,767 (+£3,421)
- Telford and Wrekin UA£30,601 (+£3,255)
- Shropshire UA£28,397 (+£1,051)
- Cannock Chase£29,719 (+£2,373)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Wyre Forest?
The median annual salary in Wyre Forest is £27,346, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Wyre Forest?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Marketing, sales and advertising directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Wyre Forest area, with a median salary of £79,812 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Wyre Forest. Occupation salaries cover the West Midlands region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.