Cost of living · 2026/27
Derby: Cost of Living 2026/27
High-value engineering city - Rolls-Royce's civil aerospace headquarters and the Alstom (ex-Bombardier) rail works anchor pay. Workplace median pay (£795/week) essentially matches Manchester's, while a typical 2-bed averages just £775/month - one of the strongest pay-to-rent ratios in this set.
At a glance
- Typical 2-bed rent
- £775/mo
- Council Tax Band D
- £2,306/yr
- Median annual pay (FT)
- £41,340
- Population
- 274,000
Take-home after rent in Derby
Monthly take-home for common UK salaries, using England tax rates (our salary calculator), then subtracting typical rent and monthly council tax / rates.
| Gross | Take-home /mo | After rent | After rent + council tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| £41,340 (local median) | £2,774 | £1,999 | £1,807 |
| £50,000 | £3,293 | £2,518 | £2,326 |
| £75,000 | £4,505 | £3,730 | £3,538 |
| £100,000 | £5,713 | £4,938 | £4,746 |
Primary industries in Derby
- Aerospace (Rolls-Royce)
- Rail engineering (Alstom)
- Automotive (Toyota, nearby Burnaston)
- Advanced manufacturing
- Logistics