Average Houseparents and residential wardens Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
In practical terms, a houseparents and residential wardens in the South West earned a median of £30,317 during 2025, which works out to 14.4% above the UK-wide median of £26,499. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £30,317 has an effective purchasing power closer to £31,547. The all-jobs average in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. By comparison, houseparents and residential wardenss earn 17.3% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £30,317 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £31,547 — 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.
Houseparents and residential wardens salary across UK regions
Houseparents and residential wardens 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 houseparents and residential wardens salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median houseparents and residential wardens salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £30,317 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does houseparents and residential wardens pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Houseparents and residential wardens in the South West earn 14.4% above the national median of £26,499. This makes the South West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is houseparents and residential wardens 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. Houseparents and residential wardens in the South West earn £30,317, which is 17.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for houseparents and residential wardenss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.