Average Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
A book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks working in the South West could expect a median salary of £26,234 in 2025 — 5.4% below the national figure of £27,743. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £26,234 stretches to roughly £27,299 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. By comparison, book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerkss earn 28.4% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £26,234 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £27,299 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salary in areas near Bristol, City of UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bristol, City of UA is in the South West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £26,234 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks in the South West earn 5.4% below the national median of £27,743. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks a well-paid job in Bristol, City of UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks in the South West earn £26,234, which is 28.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerkss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.