Average Salary in Blackburn with Darwen (2025)
Median Annual Salary
£27,502
Blackburn with Darwen · 2025
-17.5% vs UK average
Blackburn with Darwen Salary at a Glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Annual Pay — Blackburn with Darwen | £27,502 |
| UK Median Annual Pay | £33,344 |
| Difference vs UK | -17.5% (£5,842 less) |
| Data Source | ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) |
| Reference Year | 2025 |
What Does This Mean?
Median earnings in Blackburn with Darwen are below the UK average. At £27,502 annually, wages are 17.5% lower than the national figure of £33,344. This can reflect the area's historical industrial base, geographic remoteness, or the prevalence of part-time and seasonal work.
Local regeneration schemes and investment in infrastructure have been helping many such areas attract new employers and improve wage levels over the long term.
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 Blackburn with Darwen, regardless of where they live.