The average salary in Portsmouth in 2025 is £680 per week. After tax, the estimated take-home pay is around £2,210 per month. This guide also compares cost of living, rent, and affordability in Portsmouth.
The median weekly salary in Portsmouth is £680, which is below the UK baseline used on this site. Estimated monthly take-home pay is about £2,210. A typical one-bedroom city-centre rent of £1,200 puts strong pressure on take-home pay.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median weekly salary | £680 |
| Median hourly pay | £17.0 |
| Estimated monthly take-home | £2,210 |
| Difference vs UK average | -6.6% |
| 1-bed rent in city centre | £1,200 |
| Rent burden share | 54.3% |
Users comparing pay and affordability usually also want local expenses. See the cost of living in Portsmouth.
The estimated take-home pay after tax in Portsmouth is around £2,210 per month based on median salary data.
Living costs depend on rent and everyday spending. See the cost of living in Portsmouth for a fuller picture of affordability.
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 54.3% 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.