Is £35,000 a Good Salary in Liverpool?

Updated June 2026 · HMRC 2026/27 rates · ONS data

Short answer: On £35,000 in Liverpool, your take-home is £2,393/month after tax. After estimated average costs in Liverpool, you have £813/month left.

Where Does £35,000 Rank in the UK?

UK median £37,430
You £35,000
vs UK full-time median £2,430 below the UK median (£37,430)
vs Liverpool average £35,000 is below the Liverpool average (est. £36,000)

UK median based on ONS ASHE 2025 full-time employee data. Local median derived from ONS regional pay data.

£35,000 After Tax in Liverpool

£2,393 Monthly take-home
£374 Income Tax/month
£150 NI/month
Gross salary £35,000/year
Income Tax −£4,486/year
National Insurance −£1,794/year
Take-home pay £28,720/year
£2,393/month

Cost of Living in Liverpool on £35,000

Rent
£900 (38%)
Bills
£330
Transport
£70
Food
£280
Left over
£813

Rent: ONS Private Rental Market Survey, April 2026. Energy: Ofgem price cap April 2026. Food: average spend.

Life on £35,000 in Liverpool

Very comfortable in lower-cost cities.

  • Well above local median in many northern cities
  • Saving £400-600/month is achievable
  • Home ownership within 3-5 years is realistic
  • Strong financial position for the area

Moving above £37,430 puts you ahead of the UK median

Home Buying Timeline in Liverpool

1.9 years estimated to save a deposit
£18,500 total cash needed (deposit + stamp duty)
£185,000 average house price in Liverpool

Based on saving your full disposable income of £813/month and a 10% deposit on the average Liverpool house price.

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How Does Liverpool Compare?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is £35,000 a good salary in Liverpool?

Yes, £35,000 is a good salary in Liverpool. After tax and living costs, you have around £813 left each month — enough to live comfortably and save.

Is £35,000 enough to live alone in Liverpool?

Yes, living alone on £35,000 in Liverpool is possible. Rent takes around 38% of your take-home pay, which is above the ideal 33% but manageable with careful budgeting.

What is the average salary in Liverpool?

The local median salary in Liverpool is around £36,000. On £35,000, you are below the local average, which means your salary is typical for the area.

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.