Average Salary in Wolverhampton (2025)

The average salary in Wolverhampton in 2025 is £650 per week. After tax, the estimated take-home pay is around £2,112 per month. This guide also compares cost of living, rent, and affordability in Wolverhampton.

The median weekly salary in Wolverhampton is £650, which is below the UK baseline used on this site. Estimated monthly take-home pay is about £2,112. A typical one-bedroom city-centre rent of £850 takes a noticeable share of monthly income.

Median weekly salary
£650
Median hourly pay
£16.2
Estimated monthly take-home
£2,112
Rent burden
40.2%

Salary snapshot for Wolverhampton

MetricValue
Median weekly salary£650
Median hourly pay£16.2
Estimated monthly take-home£2,112
Difference vs UK average-10.7%
1-bed rent in city centre£850
Rent burden share40.2%

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FAQ

What is the average salary in Wolverhampton after tax?

The estimated take-home pay after tax in Wolverhampton is around £2,112 per month based on median salary data.

Is Wolverhampton expensive to live in?

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

How much salary is needed to live comfortably in Wolverhampton?

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 40.2% 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.