Average Salary in Chesterfield (2025)
Median Annual Salary
£30,621
Chesterfield · 2025
-8.2% vs UK average
Chesterfield Salary at a Glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Annual Pay — Chesterfield | £30,621 |
| UK Median Annual Pay | £33,344 |
| Difference vs UK | -8.2% (£2,723 less) |
| Data Source | ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) |
| Reference Year | 2025 |
What Does This Mean?
At £30,621 per year, median salaries in Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield, regardless of where they live.