Overview
Warrington is a major Cheshire town with a strong chemical and technology sector and excellent motorway connections for logistics.
The median salary in Warrington is £33,500 per year. With a cost of living index of 70/100 (London = 100) and average rents of £820/month, residents typically retain £25,500 per year in real spending power after rent — an important figure that headline salaries don't reveal.
Cost of Living: Warrington vs UK Cities
Cost of living index where London = 100. Lower score = more affordable. Warrington 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 Warrington
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Warrington Job Market at a Glance
| Median Annual Salary | £33,500 |
| Cost of Living Index | 70/100 |
| Average Rent (1 bed) | £820/mo |
| Real Take-Home After Rent | £25,500/yr |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
| Job Growth (YoY) | ↑ 4.2% |
| Population | 210,000 |
Top Industries in Warrington
Chemical
Technology
Logistics
Healthcare
Finance
Major Employers in Warrington
NHS
Sellafield
Mersey Gateway
Unilever
Bank of America
Compare Warrington with Other Cities
Warrington vs London
£33,500 vs £52,800
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Warrington vs Manchester
£33,500 vs £36,500
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Warrington vs Edinburgh
£33,500 vs £38,900
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Warrington vs Bristol
£33,500 vs £38,200
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Warrington vs Leeds
£33,500 vs £34,800
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Warrington vs Glasgow
£33,500 vs £35,200
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Data Sources
ONS Regional Stats 2026
HMRC PAYE Data
Rightmove Rental Index
Numbeo UK
Reed.co.uk