Average Salary in Babergh (2025)
Median Annual Salary
£30,118
Babergh · 2025
-9.7% vs UK average
Babergh Salary at a Glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Annual Pay — Babergh | £30,118 |
| UK Median Annual Pay | £33,344 |
| Difference vs UK | -9.7% (£3,226 less) |
| Data Source | ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) |
| Reference Year | 2025 |
What Does This Mean?
At £30,118 per year, median salaries in Babergh sit somewhat below the UK average of £33,344. This is common in areas with a strong presence of retail, hospitality, or agricultural employment.
It is worth noting that lower wages in an area often correlate with lower costs of living, meaning the real purchasing power of a salary can be higher than the raw figures suggest.
Salary data is sourced from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), which surveys approximately 1% of employee jobs drawn from HMRC PAYE records. The figures represent workplace-based earnings — the pay received by those working in Babergh, regardless of where they live.