Average Primary education teaching professionals Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical primary education teaching professionals in the South West earned £37,841. Compared to the UK median of £42,031, that's 10.0% below. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £37,841 stretches to roughly £39,377 in real spending power. Compared to the Bristol, City of UA average across all roles (£36,652), primary education teaching professionalss take home 3.2% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £37,841 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £39,377 — 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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Primary education teaching professionals 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 primary education teaching professionals salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median primary education teaching professionals salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £37,841 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does primary education teaching professionals pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Primary education teaching professionals in the South West earn 10.0% below the national median of £42,031. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is primary education teaching professionals 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. Primary education teaching professionals in the South West earn £37,841, which is 3.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for primary education teaching professionalss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.