Average Groundworkers Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median groundworkers salary in the South West reached £38,140, sitting 0.8% above the national median of £37,849. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £38,140 has an effective purchasing power closer to £39,688. Compared to the Bristol, City of UA average across all roles (£36,652), groundworkerss take home 4.1% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £38,140 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £39,688 — 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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Groundworkers 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 groundworkers salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median groundworkers salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £38,140 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does groundworkers pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Groundworkers in the South West earn 0.8% above the national median of £37,849. This makes the South West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is groundworkers 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. Groundworkers in the South West earn £38,140, which is 4.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for groundworkerss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.