Overview
Liverpool is a major port city undergoing significant economic regeneration with growing digital and creative sectors.
The median salary in Liverpool is £31,500 per year. With a cost of living index of 65/100 (London = 100) and average rents of £750/month, residents typically retain £24,500 per year in real spending power after rent — an important figure that headline salaries don't reveal.
Cost of Living: Liverpool vs UK Cities
Cost of living index where London = 100. Lower score = more affordable. Liverpool 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 Liverpool
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Liverpool Job Market at a Glance
| Median Annual Salary | £31,500 |
| Cost of Living Index | 65/100 |
| Average Rent (1 bed) | £750/mo |
| Real Take-Home After Rent | £24,500/yr |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% |
| Job Growth (YoY) | ↑ 3.8% |
| Population | 498,000 |
Top Industries in Liverpool
Healthcare
Digital
Creative
Port & Logistics
Tourism
Major Employers in Liverpool
NHS
Unilever
Royal Liverpool Hospital
Liverpool FC
Compare Liverpool with Other Cities
Liverpool vs London
£31,500 vs £52,800
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Liverpool vs Manchester
£31,500 vs £36,500
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Liverpool vs Birmingham
£31,500 vs £33,200
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Liverpool vs Edinburgh
£31,500 vs £38,900
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Liverpool vs Bristol
£31,500 vs £38,200
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Liverpool vs Leeds
£31,500 vs £34,800
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Data Sources
ONS Regional Stats 2026
HMRC PAYE Data
Rightmove Rental Index
Numbeo UK
Reed.co.uk