Overview
Hull is a major port city and UK City of Culture 2017 with growing renewable energy and manufacturing sectors.
The median salary in Hull is £27,500 per year. With a cost of living index of 58/100 (London = 100) and average rents of £580/month, residents typically retain £22,500 per year in real spending power after rent — an important figure that headline salaries don't reveal.
Cost of Living: Hull vs UK Cities
Cost of living index where London = 100. Lower score = more affordable. Hull 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 Hull
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Hull Job Market at a Glance
| Median Annual Salary | £27,500 |
| Cost of Living Index | 58/100 |
| Average Rent (1 bed) | £580/mo |
| Real Take-Home After Rent | £22,500/yr |
| Unemployment Rate | 6% |
| Job Growth (YoY) | ↑ 3% |
| Population | 260,000 |
Top Industries in Hull
Port & Logistics
Manufacturing
Healthcare
Renewable Energy
Food
Major Employers in Hull
NHS
Arco
Smith & Nephew
Humberside Police
University of Hull
Compare Hull with Other Cities
Data Sources
ONS Regional Stats 2026
HMRC PAYE Data
Rightmove Rental Index
Numbeo UK
Reed.co.uk