Average Salary in Reading (2025)
Median Annual Salary
£35,454
Reading · 2025
+6.3% vs UK average
Reading Salary at a Glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Annual Pay — Reading | £35,454 |
| UK Median Annual Pay | £33,344 |
| Difference vs UK | +6.3% (£2,110 more) |
| Data Source | ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) |
| Reference Year | 2025 |
What Does This Mean?
Salaries in Reading are comfortably above the UK national average. At £35,454 per year, workers here earn 6.3% more than the national median of £33,344. This reflects healthy employment demand and a diverse local economy.
This wage premium can make Reading 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 Reading, regardless of where they live.