Is £35,000 a Good Salary in Bristol?
Updated June 2026 · HMRC 2026/27 rates · ONS data
Short answer: On £35,000 in Bristol, your take-home is £2,393/month after tax. After estimated average costs in Bristol, you have £470/month left.
Where Does £35,000 Rank in the UK?
UK median based on ONS ASHE 2025 full-time employee data. Local median derived from ONS regional pay data.
£35,000 After Tax in Bristol
£2,393/month
Cost of Living in Bristol on £35,000
Rent: ONS Private Rental Market Survey, April 2026. Energy: Ofgem price cap April 2026. Food: average spend.
Life on £35,000 in Bristol
Manageable in Bristol or Edinburgh with some discipline.
- Solo renting is affordable
- Saving £200-350/month is realistic
- Home ownership is a medium-term possibility
- Some lifestyle flexibility
Moving above £37,430 puts you ahead of the UK median
Home Buying Timeline in Bristol
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is £35,000 a good salary in Bristol?
£35,000 is manageable in Bristol but not comfortable. After tax and average living costs, you have around £470 left — tight but liveable for many people.
Is £35,000 enough to live alone in Bristol?
Yes, living alone on £35,000 in Bristol is possible. Rent takes around 50% of your take-home pay, which is above the ideal 33% but manageable with careful budgeting.
Tax calculations based on 2026/27 HMRC rates for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Scottish Income Tax rates applied for Edinburgh and Glasgow. Rent from ONS Private Rental Market Survey, April 2026. UK median salary from ONS ASHE 2025 (full-time employees: £37,430). Local salary medians derived from ONS regional pay data — approximations only. All figures are estimates. Last updated: June 2026.
Comfort level indicators are illustrative categories based on estimated disposable income and do not constitute financial advice. Individual circumstances vary significantly.