Average Salary in Oxford (2025)

The average salary in Oxford in 2025 is £720 per week. After tax, the estimated take-home pay is around £2,340 per month. This guide also compares cost of living, rent, and affordability in Oxford.

The median weekly salary in Oxford is £720, which is below the UK baseline used on this site. Estimated monthly take-home pay is about £2,340. A typical one-bedroom city-centre rent of £1,550 puts strong pressure on take-home pay.

Median weekly salary
£720
Median hourly pay
£18.0
Estimated monthly take-home
£2,340
Rent burden
66.2%

Salary snapshot for Oxford

MetricValue
Median weekly salary£720
Median hourly pay£18.0
Estimated monthly take-home£2,340
Difference vs UK average-1.1%
1-bed rent in city centre£1,550
Rent burden share66.2%

Cost of living link

Users comparing pay and affordability usually also want local expenses. See the cost of living in Oxford.

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FAQ

What is the average salary in Oxford after tax?

The estimated take-home pay after tax in Oxford is around £2,340 per month based on median salary data.

Is Oxford expensive to live in?

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

How much salary is needed to live comfortably in Oxford?

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 66.2% 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.