Average Salary in Winchester (2025)
Median Annual Salary
£38,352
Winchester · 2025
+15.0% vs UK average
Winchester Salary at a Glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Annual Pay — Winchester | £38,352 |
| UK Median Annual Pay | £33,344 |
| Difference vs UK | +15.0% (£5,008 more) |
| Data Source | ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) |
| Reference Year | 2025 |
What Does This Mean?
Salaries in Winchester are comfortably above the UK national average. At £38,352 per year, workers here earn 15.0% more than the national median of £33,344. This reflects healthy employment demand and a diverse local economy.
This wage premium can make Winchester 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 Winchester, regardless of where they live.