Average Salary in Boston (2025)
Median Annual Salary
£27,729
Boston · 2025
-16.8% vs UK average
Boston Salary at a Glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Annual Pay — Boston | £27,729 |
| UK Median Annual Pay | £33,344 |
| Difference vs UK | -16.8% (£5,615 less) |
| Data Source | ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) |
| Reference Year | 2025 |
What Does This Mean?
Median earnings in Boston are below the UK average. At £27,729 annually, wages are 16.8% 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 Boston, regardless of where they live.