Average Salary in Trafford (2025)
Median Annual Salary
£35,593
Trafford · 2025
+6.7% vs UK average
Trafford Salary at a Glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Annual Pay — Trafford | £35,593 |
| UK Median Annual Pay | £33,344 |
| Difference vs UK | +6.7% (£2,249 more) |
| Data Source | ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) |
| Reference Year | 2025 |
What Does This Mean?
Salaries in Trafford are comfortably above the UK national average. At £35,593 per year, workers here earn 6.7% more than the national median of £33,344. This reflects healthy employment demand and a diverse local economy.
This wage premium can make Trafford 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 Trafford, regardless of where they live.