Average Salary in Bath and North East Somerset (2025)

Median Annual Salary
£32,481
Bath and North East Somerset · 2025
-2.6% vs UK average

Bath and North East Somerset Salary at a Glance

MetricValue
Median Annual Pay — Bath and North East Somerset£32,481
UK Median Annual Pay£33,344
Difference vs UK -2.6% (£863 less)
Data SourceONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE)
Reference Year2025

What Does This Mean?

Earnings in Bath and North East Somerset are broadly in line with the UK national average of £33,344, with a median annual pay of £32,481. This suggests a balanced economy with a typical mix of employment sectors.

While wages may not significantly exceed the national benchmark, Bath and North East Somerset often offers lower living costs compared to high-pay areas such as London and the South East, which can mean a comparable or better standard of living in practice.

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 Bath and North East Somerset, regardless of where they live.

How Does Bath and North East Somerset Compare?

£32,445
£32,542
£32,599
Bath and North East Somerset
£32,481