Average Salary in Forest of Dean (2025)
Median Annual Salary
£36,589
Forest of Dean · 2025
+9.7% vs UK average
Forest of Dean Salary at a Glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Annual Pay — Forest of Dean | £36,589 |
| UK Median Annual Pay | £33,344 |
| Difference vs UK | +9.7% (£3,245 more) |
| Data Source | ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) |
| Reference Year | 2025 |
What Does This Mean?
Salaries in Forest of Dean are comfortably above the UK national average. At £36,589 per year, workers here earn 9.7% more than the national median of £33,344. This reflects healthy employment demand and a diverse local economy.
This wage premium can make Forest of Dean 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 Forest of Dean, regardless of where they live.