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Average Clergy Salary in Bristol, City of UA

ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — South West region

£30,638

-£17.00 (0.1% below) vs UK average

UK median: £30,655 · Hourly: £15.72

South West vs all UK regions

Wales£28,878South West£30,638London£31,644

Mean annual: £29,796 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Bristol, City of UA compares

vs UK average for clergys -£17.00 (0.1% below)

vs Bristol, City of UA all-jobs average -£6,014 (16.4% below)

The numbers for 2025 show that a typical clergy in the South West earned £30,638. Compared to the UK median of £30,655, that's 0.1% below. Factor in the South West's cost of living (3.9% below the UK norm) and a £30,638 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £31,881. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652, so clergys sit 16.4% 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 £30,638 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £31,881 — 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average clergy salary in Bristol, City of UA?

The median clergy salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £30,638 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.

How does clergy pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?

Clergys in the South West earn 0.1% below the national median of £30,655. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.

Is clergy 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. Clergys in the South West earn £30,638, which is 16.4% below the local average across all occupations.