Average Business and related research professionals Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
For business and related research professionalss based in the South West, 2025 brought a median salary of £42,422. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £39,941 — making this 6.2% above the norm. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £42,422 has an effective purchasing power closer to £44,144. The all-jobs average in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. By comparison, business and related research professionalss earn 15.7% more 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 £42,422 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £44,144 — 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.
Business and related research professionals salary across UK regions
Business and related research professionals 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 business and related research professionals salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median business and related research professionals salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £42,422 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does business and related research professionals pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Business and related research professionals in the South West earn 6.2% above the national median of £39,941. This makes the South West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is business and related research professionals 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. Business and related research professionals in the South West earn £42,422, which is 15.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for business and related research professionalss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.