Average Social and humanities scientists Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
For social and humanities scientistss based in the South West, 2025 brought a median salary of £32,610. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £38,591 — making this 15.5% below the norm. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £32,610 stretches to roughly £33,933 in real spending power. Compared to the Bristol, City of UA average across all roles (£36,652), social and humanities scientistss take home 11.0% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £32,610 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £33,933 — 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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Social and humanities scientists 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 social and humanities scientists salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median social and humanities scientists salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £32,610 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does social and humanities scientists pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Social and humanities scientists in the South West earn 15.5% below the national median of £38,591. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is social and humanities scientists 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. Social and humanities scientists in the South West earn £32,610, which is 11.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for social and humanities scientistss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.