Average Sewing machinists 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 sewing machinistss in the South West stood at £22,938 in 2025, placing them 0.8% above the UK-wide figure of £22,767. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £22,938 stretches to roughly £23,869 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 sewing machinistss sit 37.4% 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 £22,938 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £23,869 — 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.
Sewing machinists salary across UK regions
Sewing machinists 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 sewing machinists salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median sewing machinists salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £22,938 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does sewing machinists pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Sewing machinists in the South West earn 0.8% above the national median of £22,767. This makes the South West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is sewing machinists 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. Sewing machinists in the South West earn £22,938, which is 37.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sewing machinistss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.