Average Records clerks and assistants Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, records clerks and assistantss in the South West were paid a median of £25,618. The national equivalent stands at £26,312, putting this region 2.6% below. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £25,618 has an effective purchasing power closer to £26,658. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652, so records clerks and assistantss sit 30.1% 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 £25,618 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £26,658 — 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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Records clerks and assistants 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 records clerks and assistants salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median records clerks and assistants salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £25,618 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does records clerks and assistants pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Records clerks and assistants in the South West earn 2.6% below the national median of £26,312. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is records clerks and assistants 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. Records clerks and assistants in the South West earn £25,618, which is 30.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for records clerks and assistantss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.