Overview
Coventry is the UK City of Culture 2021 with a strong automotive and manufacturing heritage and two major universities.
The median salary in Coventry is £30,200 per year. With a cost of living index of 65/100 (London = 100) and average rents of £720/month, residents typically retain £23,600 per year in real spending power after rent — an important figure that headline salaries don't reveal.
Cost of Living: Coventry vs UK Cities
Cost of living index where London = 100. Lower score = more affordable. Coventry is highlighted.
London
100
Edinburgh
79
Bristol
78
Manchester
72
Leeds
70
Birmingham
68
Cardiff
66
Liverpool
65
Sheffield
63
Newcastle
61
Best Paying Jobs in Coventry
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Coventry Job Market at a Glance
| Median Annual Salary | £30,200 |
| Cost of Living Index | 65/100 |
| Average Rent (1 bed) | £720/mo |
| Real Take-Home After Rent | £23,600/yr |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% |
| Job Growth (YoY) | ↑ 3.8% |
| Population | 371,000 |
Top Industries in Coventry
Manufacturing
Automotive
Education
Healthcare
Technology
Major Employers in Coventry
NHS
Jaguar Land Rover
Coventry University
University of Warwick
Compare Coventry with Other Cities
Data Sources
ONS Regional Stats 2026
HMRC PAYE Data
Rightmove Rental Index
Numbeo UK
Reed.co.uk