Average Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
The median pay for postal workers, mail sorters and messengerss in the South West stood at £29,084 in 2025, placing them 2.3% below the UK-wide figure of £29,761. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £29,084 stretches to roughly £30,264 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 postal workers, mail sorters and messengerss sit 20.6% 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 £29,084 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,264 — 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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Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers 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 postal workers, mail sorters and messengers salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median postal workers, mail sorters and messengers salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £29,084 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does postal workers, mail sorters and messengers pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers in the South West earn 2.3% below the national median of £29,761. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is postal workers, mail sorters and messengers 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. Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers in the South West earn £29,084, which is 20.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for postal workers, mail sorters and messengerss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.