Average Salary in Oadby and Wigston (2025)
Median Annual Salary
£28,368
Oadby and Wigston · 2025
-14.9% vs UK average
Oadby and Wigston Salary at a Glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Annual Pay — Oadby and Wigston | £28,368 |
| UK Median Annual Pay | £33,344 |
| Difference vs UK | -14.9% (£4,976 less) |
| Data Source | ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) |
| Reference Year | 2025 |
What Does This Mean?
At £28,368 per year, median salaries in Oadby and Wigston 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 Oadby and Wigston, regardless of where they live.