UK salary benchmark 2026/27

Urban Planner salary in Sheffield

The average Urban Planner salary in Sheffield is £36,100 per year (£2,459/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £18.51/hr).

Entry-level / Junior
£28,900 / year

≈ £2,027 / month after tax

Hourly rate: £14.82/hr (37.5h/wk)

Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Urban Planner in Sheffield (0–2 years experience).

Mid-level / Experienced
£36,100 / year

≈ £2,459 / month after tax

Hourly: £18.51/hr • Daily: £139/day

Market median for an established Urban Planner in Sheffield (2–5 years experience).

Senior / Lead
£46,900 / year

≈ £3,107 / month after tax

Hourly rate: £24.05/hr (37.5h/wk)

Top percentile pay for senior & lead Urban Planner specialists in Sheffield (5+ years).

Take-home pay vs. living cost in Sheffield

Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Urban Planner earning £36,100 takes home £2,459 net per month (or £567/week).

Monthly net take-home pay £2,459
Est. 1-bed monthly rent in Sheffield £890 (36% of net pay)
Disposable income after rent £1,569 / month

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Frequently asked questions about Urban Planner pay in Sheffield

How much does a Urban Planner earn in Sheffield in 2026/27?

The average Urban Planner salary in Sheffield is £36,100 per year (or £18.51 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Urban Planner roles start around £28,900 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £46,900 per year.

What is the monthly take-home pay for a Urban Planner in Sheffield after UK tax?

On a median Urban Planner salary of £36,100 in Sheffield, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,459 per month (approx. £567 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 Urban Planner in Sheffield?

A mid-level Urban Planner in Sheffield earns an equivalent hourly rate of £18.51/hr (ranging from £14.82/hr for junior roles to £24.05/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £139 per day.

Is a Urban Planner salary enough to live comfortably in Sheffield?

With a net monthly income of £2,459 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £890 per month in Sheffield, housing takes approximately 36% of a Urban Planner's take-home pay — leaving £1,569 per month in disposable income.

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