Average Salary in Stoke-on-Trent (2025)

The average salary in Stoke-on-Trent in 2025 is £640 per week. After tax, the estimated take-home pay is around £2,080 per month. This guide also compares cost of living, rent, and affordability in Stoke-on-Trent.

The median weekly salary in Stoke-on-Trent is £640, which is below the UK baseline used on this site. Estimated monthly take-home pay is about £2,080. A typical one-bedroom city-centre rent of £800 takes a noticeable share of monthly income.

Median weekly salary
£640
Median hourly pay
£16.0
Estimated monthly take-home
£2,080
Rent burden
38.5%

Salary snapshot for Stoke-on-Trent

MetricValue
Median weekly salary£640
Median hourly pay£16.0
Estimated monthly take-home£2,080
Difference vs UK average-12.1%
1-bed rent in city centre£800
Rent burden share38.5%

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FAQ

What is the average salary in Stoke-on-Trent after tax?

The estimated take-home pay after tax in Stoke-on-Trent is around £2,080 per month based on median salary data.

Is Stoke-on-Trent expensive to live in?

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

How much salary is needed to live comfortably in Stoke-on-Trent?

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 38.5% 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.