Average Higher education teaching professionals Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
For higher education teaching professionalss based in the South West, 2025 brought a median salary of £46,228. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £46,494 — making this 0.6% below the norm. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £46,228 has an effective purchasing power closer to £48,104. Compared to the Bristol, City of UA average across all roles (£36,652), higher education teaching professionalss take home 26.1% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £46,228 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £48,104 — 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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Higher education teaching 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 higher education teaching professionals salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median higher education teaching professionals salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £46,228 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does higher education teaching professionals pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Higher education teaching professionals in the South West earn 0.6% below the national median of £46,494. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is higher education teaching 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. Higher education teaching professionals in the South West earn £46,228, which is 26.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for higher education teaching professionalss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.