Overview
Wrexham is the largest town in North Wales with a growing manufacturing sector boosted by significant inward investment.
The median salary in Wrexham is £27,500 per year. With a cost of living index of 62/100 (London = 100) and average rents of £650/month, residents typically retain £21,900 per year in real spending power after rent — an important figure that headline salaries don't reveal.
Cost of Living: Wrexham vs UK Cities
Cost of living index where London = 100. Lower score = more affordable. Wrexham 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 Wrexham
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Wrexham Job Market at a Glance
| Median Annual Salary | £27,500 |
| Cost of Living Index | 62/100 |
| Average Rent (1 bed) | £650/mo |
| Real Take-Home After Rent | £21,900/yr |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% |
| Job Growth (YoY) | ↑ 3% |
| Population | 136,000 |
Top Industries in Wrexham
Manufacturing
Healthcare
Retail
Public Sector
Tourism
Major Employers in Wrexham
NHS Wales
Wrexham Council
Kellogg's
JCB
Wrexham AFC
Compare Wrexham with Other Cities
Data Sources
ONS Regional Stats 2026
HMRC PAYE Data
Rightmove Rental Index
Numbeo UK
Reed.co.uk