Average Refuse and salvage occupations Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
A refuse and salvage occupations working in the South West could expect a median salary of £26,375 in 2025 — 4.4% below the national figure of £27,576. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £26,375 stretches to roughly £27,445 in real spending power. Compared to the Bristol, City of UA average across all roles (£36,652), refuse and salvage occupationss take home 28.0% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £26,375 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £27,445 — 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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Refuse and salvage occupations 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 refuse and salvage occupations salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median refuse and salvage occupations salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £26,375 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does refuse and salvage occupations pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Refuse and salvage occupations in the South West earn 4.4% below the national median of £27,576. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is refuse and salvage occupations 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. Refuse and salvage occupations in the South West earn £26,375, which is 28.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for refuse and salvage occupationss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.