St. Helens — Local Statistics
Key economic and labour market statistics for St. Helens, sourced from the Office for National Statistics.
£31,443
Median Annual Salary
-5.7% vs UK average
3.7%
Claimant Rate
+0.2pp vs UK average
4,355
Claimants (April 2026)
£33,344
UK Median Salary
St. Helens Economic Overview
Salaries
Earnings in St. Helens sit broadly in line with the national picture. The median annual salary of £31,443 is close to the UK average of £33,344, reflecting a balanced mix of industries and job types.
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Unemployment & Claimant Count
St. Helens's claimant rate of 3.7% is in line with the UK average of 3.5%, reflecting typical employment conditions for UK local authorities.