Overview
Lincoln is a historic cathedral city with growing manufacturing and higher education sectors.
The median salary in Lincoln is £28,000 per year. With a cost of living index of 62/100 (London = 100) and average rents of £650/month, residents typically retain £22,300 per year in real spending power after rent — an important figure that headline salaries don't reveal.
Cost of Living: Lincoln vs UK Cities
Cost of living index where London = 100. Lower score = more affordable. Lincoln 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 Lincoln
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Lincoln Job Market at a Glance
| Median Annual Salary | £28,000 |
| Cost of Living Index | 62/100 |
| Average Rent (1 bed) | £650/mo |
| Real Take-Home After Rent | £22,300/yr |
| Unemployment Rate | 5% |
| Job Growth (YoY) | ↑ 3.2% |
| Population | 100,000 |
Top Industries in Lincoln
Agriculture
Manufacturing
Healthcare
Education
Tourism
Major Employers in Lincoln
NHS
University of Lincoln
Siemens
Lincoln City Council
Compare Lincoln with Other Cities
Data Sources
ONS Regional Stats 2026
HMRC PAYE Data
Rightmove Rental Index
Numbeo UK
Reed.co.uk