Average Salary in Cheltenham (2025)
Median Annual Salary
£36,014
Cheltenham · 2025
+8.0% vs UK average
Cheltenham Salary at a Glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Annual Pay — Cheltenham | £36,014 |
| UK Median Annual Pay | £33,344 |
| Difference vs UK | +8.0% (£2,670 more) |
| Data Source | ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) |
| Reference Year | 2025 |
What Does This Mean?
Salaries in Cheltenham are comfortably above the UK national average. At £36,014 per year, workers here earn 8.0% more than the national median of £33,344. This reflects healthy employment demand and a diverse local economy.
This wage premium can make Cheltenham an attractive proposition for job seekers, particularly those working in professional services, engineering, or public sector roles.
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 Cheltenham, regardless of where they live.