Average Health and safety managers and officers Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
In 2025, health and safety managers and officerss working in the South West took home a median salary of £41,843 — that's 6.1% below the national average of £44,551. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £41,843 stretches to roughly £43,541 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652, so health and safety managers and officerss sit 14.2% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £41,843 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £43,541 — 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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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 health and safety managers and officers salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median health and safety managers and officers salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £41,843 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does health and safety managers and officers pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Health and safety managers and officers in the South West earn 6.1% below the national median of £44,551. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is health and safety managers and officers 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. Health and safety managers and officers in the South West earn £41,843, which is 14.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for health and safety managers and officerss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.