Overview
Northampton has excellent logistics connections and a strong financial services sector driven by Barclays and other financial firms.
The median salary in Northampton is £30,000 per year. With a cost of living index of 66/100 (London = 100) and average rents of £750/month, residents typically retain £23,500 per year in real spending power after rent — an important figure that headline salaries don't reveal.
Cost of Living: Northampton vs UK Cities
Cost of living index where London = 100. Lower score = more affordable. Northampton 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 Northampton
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Northampton Job Market at a Glance
| Median Annual Salary | £30,000 |
| Cost of Living Index | 66/100 |
| Average Rent (1 bed) | £750/mo |
| Real Take-Home After Rent | £23,500/yr |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% |
| Job Growth (YoY) | ↑ 3.5% |
| Population | 245,000 |
Top Industries in Northampton
Logistics
Manufacturing
Finance
Healthcare
Retail
Major Employers in Northampton
NHS
Barclays
Carlsberg
University of Northampton
Compare Northampton with Other Cities
Northampton vs London
£30,000 vs £52,800
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Northampton vs Manchester
£30,000 vs £36,500
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Northampton vs Birmingham
£30,000 vs £33,200
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Northampton vs Edinburgh
£30,000 vs £38,900
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Northampton vs Bristol
£30,000 vs £38,200
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Northampton vs Leeds
£30,000 vs £34,800
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Data Sources
ONS Regional Stats 2026
HMRC PAYE Data
Rightmove Rental Index
Numbeo UK
Reed.co.uk