Maidstone District offers a range of job opportunities, particularly in sectors such as IT, Education, and Engineering, which have the biggest number of open positions in the area: IT, Education, Engineering. For those seeking high-paying roles, the area features positions like group director of software engineering (180,000 £), corporate partner (160,000 £), and employment partner (150,000 £). Individuals looking for low-skilled but well-paying jobs can consider roles such as hgv class 1 driver (38,000 £), panel wirer (36,250 £), and motor vehicle technician (34,800 £), with the hgv class 1 driver being a high-paying position even among the roles listed earlier. The cost of living in Maidstone District reflects an average monthly salary, with approximately 4% of this salary allocated for food expenses. Rent for a small apartment outside the city centre would take up about 29% of the average salary, while essentials such as electricity, heating, and other utilities for a small apartment typically cost around 5%. Those aiming to purchase a 540 square feet apartment, whether in the city centre or outskirts, would need to save their entire average monthly salary for four years. Additionally, buying an average class car would require saving for just one year.
