Average Salary in Barrow-in-Furness (2025)

The average salary in Barrow-in-Furness in 2025 is £600 per week. After tax, the estimated take-home pay is around £1,950 per month. This guide also compares cost of living, rent, and affordability in Barrow-in-Furness.

The median weekly salary in Barrow-in-Furness is £600, which is below the UK baseline used on this site. Estimated monthly take-home pay is about £1,950. A typical one-bedroom city-centre rent of £900 puts strong pressure on take-home pay.

Median weekly salary
£600
Median hourly pay
£15.0
Estimated monthly take-home
£1,950
Rent burden
46.2%

Salary snapshot for Barrow-in-Furness

MetricValue
Median weekly salary£600
Median hourly pay£15.0
Estimated monthly take-home£1,950
Difference vs UK average-17.6%
1-bed rent in city centre£900
Rent burden share46.2%

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FAQ

What is the average salary in Barrow-in-Furness after tax?

The estimated take-home pay after tax in Barrow-in-Furness is around £1,950 per month based on median salary data.

Is Barrow-in-Furness expensive to live in?

Living costs depend on rent and everyday spending. See the cost of living in Barrow-in-Furness for a fuller picture of affordability.

How much salary is needed to live comfortably in Barrow-in-Furness?

A comfortable salary depends on rent and lifestyle, but many households aim to keep housing costs below 30–40% of income. On this page, the estimated city-centre rent burden is 46.2% of estimated take-home pay.

Sources: Estimated for salary data, Estimated for rent and cost context. Salary year: 2025. Cost update: 2026-01-01.