Average Salary in Waltham Forest (2025)
Median Annual Salary
£37,971
Waltham Forest · 2025
+13.9% vs UK average
Waltham Forest Salary at a Glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Annual Pay — Waltham Forest | £37,971 |
| UK Median Annual Pay | £33,344 |
| Difference vs UK | +13.9% (£4,627 more) |
| Data Source | ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) |
| Reference Year | 2025 |
What Does This Mean?
Salaries in Waltham Forest are comfortably above the UK national average. At £37,971 per year, workers here earn 13.9% more than the national median of £33,344. This reflects healthy employment demand and a diverse local economy.
This wage premium can make Waltham Forest 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 Waltham Forest, regardless of where they live.