Average Salary in County Durham (2025)
Median Annual Salary
£29,718
County Durham · 2025
-10.9% vs UK average
County Durham Salary at a Glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Annual Pay — County Durham | £29,718 |
| UK Median Annual Pay | £33,344 |
| Difference vs UK | -10.9% (£3,626 less) |
| Data Source | ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) |
| Reference Year | 2025 |
What Does This Mean?
At £29,718 per year, median salaries in County Durham 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 County Durham, regardless of where they live.