Overview
Norwich is a thriving regional centre with a strong financial services sector led by Aviva and a growing technology cluster.
The median salary in Norwich is £29,500 per year. With a cost of living index of 65/100 (London = 100) and average rents of £750/month, residents typically retain £23,200 per year in real spending power after rent — an important figure that headline salaries don't reveal.
Cost of Living: Norwich vs UK Cities
Cost of living index where London = 100. Lower score = more affordable. Norwich 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 Norwich
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Norwich Job Market at a Glance
| Median Annual Salary | £29,500 |
| Cost of Living Index | 65/100 |
| Average Rent (1 bed) | £750/mo |
| Real Take-Home After Rent | £23,200/yr |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% |
| Job Growth (YoY) | ↑ 3.5% |
| Population | 215,000 |
Top Industries in Norwich
Financial Services
Agriculture
Healthcare
Education
Food
Major Employers in Norwich
Norwich City FC
NHS
University of East Anglia
Aviva
Bernard Matthews
Compare Norwich with Other Cities
Data Sources
ONS Regional Stats 2026
HMRC PAYE Data
Rightmove Rental Index
Numbeo UK
Reed.co.uk