Average Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. 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 natural and social science professionals n.e.c. salary in the South West reached £33,642, sitting 19.3% below the national median of £41,706. Factor in the South West's cost of living (3.9% below the UK norm) and a £33,642 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £35,007. The all-jobs average in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. By comparison, natural and social science professionals n.e.c.s earn 8.2% 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 £33,642 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £35,007 — 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.
Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. 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 natural and social science professionals n.e.c. salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median natural and social science professionals n.e.c. salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £33,642 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does natural and social science professionals n.e.c. pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Natural and social science professionals n.e.c.s in the South West earn 19.3% below the national median of £41,706. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is natural and social science professionals n.e.c. 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. Natural and social science professionals n.e.c.s in the South West earn £33,642, which is 8.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for natural and social science professionals n.e.c.s cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.