Take-home pay in Bristol (2025/26)

This page helps you sanity-check salary offers in Bristol using UK PAYE assumptions. The key figure for practical planning is monthly net pay after income tax, National Insurance, student loan and pension effects, not gross salary alone.

For Bristol, common decisions are shaped by tech and engineering roles with frequent salary progression decisions. That makes scenario testing important before committing to role changes or relocation. The salary table below is server-rendered with default assumptions so it is indexable and easy to compare.

Important: UK income tax does not vary by city. Only tax region, tax code and deduction settings change the calculation.

Default sample salary
£42,000
Estimated annual take-home
£33,759.60
Estimated monthly take-home
£2,813.30

Common salary levels in Bristol

Gross salary Net monthly Net annual Details
£25,000 £1,793.30 £21,519.60 View page
£30,000 £2,093.30 £25,119.60 View page
£35,000 £2,393.30 £28,719.60 View page
£40,000 £2,693.30 £32,319.60 View page
£45,000 £2,993.30 £35,919.60 View page
£50,000 £3,293.30 £39,519.60 View page
£60,000 £3,779.78 £45,357.40 View page
£75,000 £4,504.78 £54,057.40 View page
£100,000 £5,713.12 £68,557.40 View page

Compare regions at £45,000

Income tax region drives this difference. NI remains UK-wide for most employees, but Scottish income tax bands can shift net pay at the same gross salary.

England/Wales/NI monthly net: £2,993.30
Scotland monthly net: £2,955.59

City FAQ

Are Bristol salaries taxed differently from London salaries?

Not by city. If both roles are in England and assumptions are the same, tax treatment is the same. Net differences then come from salary and deductions.

Why does this page focus on take-home?

Take-home is the actionable output for planning. It reflects PAYE, NI, student loan and pension together.

Can I use this page for relocation planning?

Yes, as a baseline. Pair net pay estimates with your expected local living costs for realistic decision-making.

Should I include pension when comparing offers?

Yes. Pension settings can significantly change net monthly pay and should be consistent across scenarios.

What is the safest way to validate an estimate?

Match assumptions to your payroll profile, then compare with your payslip. Adjust tax code and deductions if needed.

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