Average Water and sewerage plant operatives 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 water and sewerage plant operatives in the South West earned £40,975. Compared to the UK median of £39,057, that's 4.9% above. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £40,975 has an effective purchasing power closer to £42,638. Compared to the Bristol, City of UA average across all roles (£36,652), water and sewerage plant operativess take home 11.8% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £40,975 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £42,638 — 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.
Water and sewerage plant operatives salary across UK regions
Water and sewerage plant operatives 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 water and sewerage plant operatives salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median water and sewerage plant operatives salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £40,975 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does water and sewerage plant operatives pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Water and sewerage plant operatives in the South West earn 4.9% above the national median of £39,057. This makes the South West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is water and sewerage plant operatives 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. Water and sewerage plant operatives in the South West earn £40,975, which is 11.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for water and sewerage plant operativess cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.