Average Salary in Milton Keynes (2025)

The average salary in Milton Keynes in 2025 is £710 per week. After tax, the estimated take-home pay is around £2,308 per month. This guide also compares cost of living, rent, and affordability in Milton Keynes.

The median weekly salary in Milton Keynes is £710, which is below the UK baseline used on this site. Estimated monthly take-home pay is about £2,308. A typical one-bedroom city-centre rent of £1,400 puts strong pressure on take-home pay.

Median weekly salary
£710
Median hourly pay
£18.0
Estimated monthly take-home
£2,308
Rent burden
60.7%

Salary snapshot for Milton Keynes

MetricValue
Median weekly salary£710
Median hourly pay£18.0
Estimated monthly take-home£2,308
Difference vs UK average-2.5%
1-bed rent in city centre£1,400
Rent burden share60.7%

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FAQ

What is the average salary in Milton Keynes after tax?

The estimated take-home pay after tax in Milton Keynes is around £2,308 per month based on median salary data.

Is Milton Keynes expensive to live in?

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

How much salary is needed to live comfortably in Milton Keynes?

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 60.7% 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.