Average Youth and community workers Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
For youth and community workerss based in the South West, 2025 brought a median salary of £24,657. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £27,711 — making this 11.0% below the norm. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £24,657 has an effective purchasing power closer to £25,658. The all-jobs average in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. By comparison, youth and community workerss earn 32.7% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £24,657 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £25,658 — 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.
Youth and community workers salary across UK regions
Youth and community workers 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 youth and community workers salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median youth and community workers salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £24,657 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does youth and community workers pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Youth and community workers in the South West earn 11.0% below the national median of £27,711. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is youth and community workers 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. Youth and community workers in the South West earn £24,657, which is 32.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for youth and community workerss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.