Average Care workers and home carers Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
In 2025, care workers and home carerss working in the South West took home a median salary of £21,975 — that's 2.3% above the national average of £21,487. Factor in the South West's cost of living (3.9% below the UK norm) and a £21,975 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £22,867. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652, so care workers and home carerss sit 40.0% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £21,975 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £22,867 — 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.
Care workers and home carers salary across UK regions
Care workers and home carers 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 care workers and home carers salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median care workers and home carers salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £21,975 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does care workers and home carers pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Care workers and home carers in the South West earn 2.3% above the national median of £21,487. This makes the South West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is care workers and home carers 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. Care workers and home carers in the South West earn £21,975, which is 40.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for care workers and home carerss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.