Overview
Woking is a major business centre in Surrey with excellent London rail links and a strong technology and financial services cluster.
The median salary in Woking is £40,000 per year. With a cost of living index of 85/100 (London = 100) and average rents of £1,300/month, residents typically retain £25,200 per year in real spending power after rent — an important figure that headline salaries don't reveal.
Cost of Living: Woking vs UK Cities
Cost of living index where London = 100. Lower score = more affordable. Woking 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 Woking
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Woking Job Market at a Glance
| Median Annual Salary | £40,000 |
| Cost of Living Index | 85/100 |
| Average Rent (1 bed) | £1,300/mo |
| Real Take-Home After Rent | £25,200/yr |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% |
| Job Growth (YoY) | ↑ 4% |
| Population | 105,000 |
Top Industries in Woking
Finance
Technology
Retail
Healthcare
Hospitality
Major Employers in Woking
SAP
McLaren
NHS
Woking Borough Council
Compare Woking with Other Cities
Data Sources
ONS Regional Stats 2026
HMRC PAYE Data
Rightmove Rental Index
Numbeo UK
Reed.co.uk