Average Salary in Bath (2025)

The average salary in Bath in 2025 is £700 per week. After tax, the estimated take-home pay is around £2,275 per month. This guide also compares cost of living, rent, and affordability in Bath.

The median weekly salary in Bath is £700, which is below the UK baseline used on this site. Estimated monthly take-home pay is about £2,275. A typical one-bedroom city-centre rent of £1,500 puts strong pressure on take-home pay.

Median weekly salary
£700
Median hourly pay
£17.8
Estimated monthly take-home
£2,275
Rent burden
65.9%

Salary snapshot for Bath

MetricValue
Median weekly salary£700
Median hourly pay£17.8
Estimated monthly take-home£2,275
Difference vs UK average-3.8%
1-bed rent in city centre£1,500
Rent burden share65.9%

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FAQ

What is the average salary in Bath after tax?

The estimated take-home pay after tax in Bath is around £2,275 per month based on median salary data.

Is Bath expensive to live in?

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

How much salary is needed to live comfortably in Bath?

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 65.9% of estimated take-home pay.

Sources: ONS ASHE for salary data, Numbeo for rent and cost context. Salary year: 2025. Cost update: 2026-03-28.