Overview
Peterborough is a major logistics and distribution hub with excellent road and rail connections to London.
The median salary in Peterborough is £30,500 per year. With a cost of living index of 67/100 (London = 100) and average rents of £800/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: Peterborough vs UK Cities
Cost of living index where London = 100. Lower score = more affordable. Peterborough 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 Peterborough
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Peterborough Job Market at a Glance
| Median Annual Salary | £30,500 |
| Cost of Living Index | 67/100 |
| Average Rent (1 bed) | £800/mo |
| Real Take-Home After Rent | £23,500/yr |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% |
| Job Growth (YoY) | ↑ 3.8% |
| Population | 213,000 |
Top Industries in Peterborough
Logistics
Manufacturing
Healthcare
Retail
Agriculture
Major Employers in Peterborough
NHS
PERKINS
Queensgate Shopping Centre
Thomas Cook
Compare Peterborough with Other Cities
Peterborough vs London
£30,500 vs £52,800
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Peterborough vs Manchester
£30,500 vs £36,500
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Peterborough vs Birmingham
£30,500 vs £33,200
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Peterborough vs Edinburgh
£30,500 vs £38,900
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Peterborough vs Bristol
£30,500 vs £38,200
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Peterborough vs Leeds
£30,500 vs £34,800
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Data Sources
ONS Regional Stats 2026
HMRC PAYE Data
Rightmove Rental Index
Numbeo UK
Reed.co.uk