The average salary in Sheffield in 2025 is £660 per week. After tax, the estimated take-home pay is around £2,145 per month. This guide also compares cost of living, rent, and affordability in Sheffield.
The median weekly salary in Sheffield is £660, which is below the UK baseline used on this site. Estimated monthly take-home pay is about £2,145. A typical one-bedroom city-centre rent of £900 takes a noticeable share of monthly income.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median weekly salary | £660 |
| Median hourly pay | £16.5 |
| Estimated monthly take-home | £2,145 |
| Difference vs UK average | -9.3% |
| 1-bed rent in city centre | £900 |
| Rent burden share | 42.0% |
Users comparing pay and affordability usually also want local expenses. See the cost of living in Sheffield.
The estimated take-home pay after tax in Sheffield is around £2,145 per month based on median salary data.
Living costs depend on rent and everyday spending. See the cost of living in Sheffield 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 42.0% 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.