Average Salary in East Staffordshire (2025)
Median Annual Salary
£31,517
East Staffordshire · 2025
-5.5% vs UK average
East Staffordshire Salary at a Glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Annual Pay — East Staffordshire | £31,517 |
| UK Median Annual Pay | £33,344 |
| Difference vs UK | -5.5% (£1,827 less) |
| Data Source | ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) |
| Reference Year | 2025 |
What Does This Mean?
At £31,517 per year, median salaries in East Staffordshire 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 East Staffordshire, regardless of where they live.