Overview
Newport is a growing Welsh city with significant manufacturing and technology investment close to the Severn Bridge.
The median salary in Newport is £29,500 per year. With a cost of living index of 64/100 (London = 100) and average rents of £700/month, residents typically retain £23,100 per year in real spending power after rent — an important figure that headline salaries don't reveal.
Cost of Living: Newport vs UK Cities
Cost of living index where London = 100. Lower score = more affordable. Newport 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 Newport
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Newport Job Market at a Glance
| Median Annual Salary | £29,500 |
| Cost of Living Index | 64/100 |
| Average Rent (1 bed) | £700/mo |
| Real Take-Home After Rent | £23,100/yr |
| Unemployment Rate | 5% |
| Job Growth (YoY) | ↑ 3.5% |
| Population | 149,000 |
Top Industries in Newport
Manufacturing
Healthcare
Technology
Logistics
Public Sector
Major Employers in Newport
NHS Wales
Newport Council
Airbus
Amazon
Compare Newport with Other Cities
Data Sources
ONS Regional Stats 2026
HMRC PAYE Data
Rightmove Rental Index
Numbeo UK
Reed.co.uk