UK salary benchmark 2026/27

Physiotherapist salary in Bristol

The average Physiotherapist salary in Bristol is £37,400 per year (£2,537/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £19.18/hr).

Entry-level / Junior
£30,000 / year

≈ £2,093 / month after tax

Hourly rate: £15.38/hr (37.5h/wk)

Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Physiotherapist in Bristol (0–2 years experience).

Mid-level / Experienced
£37,400 / year

≈ £2,537 / month after tax

Hourly: £19.18/hr • Daily: £144/day

Market median for an established Physiotherapist in Bristol (2–5 years experience).

Senior / Lead
£48,700 / year

≈ £3,215 / month after tax

Hourly rate: £24.97/hr (37.5h/wk)

Top percentile pay for senior & lead Physiotherapist specialists in Bristol (5+ years).

Take-home pay vs. living cost in Bristol

Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Physiotherapist earning £37,400 takes home £2,537 net per month (or £585/week).

Monthly net take-home pay £2,537
Est. 1-bed monthly rent in Bristol £1,320 (52% of net pay)
Disposable income after rent £1,217 / month

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Frequently asked questions about Physiotherapist pay in Bristol

How much does a Physiotherapist earn in Bristol in 2026/27?

The average Physiotherapist salary in Bristol is £37,400 per year (or £19.18 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Physiotherapist roles start around £30,000 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £48,700 per year.

What is the monthly take-home pay for a Physiotherapist in Bristol after UK tax?

On a median Physiotherapist salary of £37,400 in Bristol, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,537 per month (approx. £585 per week) after deducting 2026/27 UK Income Tax and Class 1 National Insurance under the standard 1257L tax code.

What is the typical hourly and daily rate for a Physiotherapist in Bristol?

A mid-level Physiotherapist in Bristol earns an equivalent hourly rate of £19.18/hr (ranging from £15.38/hr for junior roles to £24.97/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £144 per day.

Is a Physiotherapist salary enough to live comfortably in Bristol?

With a net monthly income of £2,537 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,320 per month in Bristol, housing takes approximately 52% of a Physiotherapist's take-home pay — leaving £1,217 per month in disposable income.

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