Average Horticultural trades Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
Based on 2025 data, horticultural tradess in the South West earned £17,334 at the median — 29.6% below the national benchmark of £24,613. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £17,334 has an effective purchasing power closer to £18,037. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652, so horticultural tradess sit 52.7% 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 £17,334 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £18,037 — 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.
Horticultural trades salary across UK regions
Horticultural trades 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 horticultural trades salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median horticultural trades salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £17,334 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does horticultural trades pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Horticultural trades in the South West earn 29.6% below the national median of £24,613. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is horticultural trades 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. Horticultural trades in the South West earn £17,334, which is 52.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for horticultural tradess cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.