Bury — Local Statistics
Key economic and labour market statistics for Bury, sourced from the Office for National Statistics.
£31,687
Median Annual Salary
-5.0% vs UK average
4.4%
Claimant Rate
+0.9pp vs UK average
5,420
Claimants (April 2026)
£33,344
UK Median Salary
Bury Economic Overview
Salaries
Earnings in Bury sit broadly in line with the national picture. The median annual salary of £31,687 is close to the UK average of £33,344, reflecting a balanced mix of industries and job types.
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Unemployment & Claimant Count
Bury's claimant rate of 4.4% is in line with the UK average of 3.5%, reflecting typical employment conditions for UK local authorities.