Average Salary in Tunbridge Wells (2025)
Median Annual Salary
£35,319
Tunbridge Wells · 2025
+5.9% vs UK average
Tunbridge Wells Salary at a Glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Annual Pay — Tunbridge Wells | £35,319 |
| UK Median Annual Pay | £33,344 |
| Difference vs UK | +5.9% (£1,975 more) |
| Data Source | ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) |
| Reference Year | 2025 |
What Does This Mean?
Salaries in Tunbridge Wells are comfortably above the UK national average. At £35,319 per year, workers here earn 5.9% more than the national median of £33,344. This reflects healthy employment demand and a diverse local economy.
This wage premium can make Tunbridge Wells 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 Tunbridge Wells, regardless of where they live.