Salford Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Salford is £2,594.45 for 2026/27, up 5.8% (£142.43) on last year. That is £202.93 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 255th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band A (47%), so the average bill per home is about £2,053.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Metropolitan district, North West · Official England government statistics
Salford council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,729.63 | £172.96 | £144.14 | £1,297.23 | 64,680 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £2,017.91 | £201.79 | £168.16 | £1,513.43 | 32,220 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,306.18 | £230.62 | £192.18 | £1,729.63 | 22,700 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,594.45 | £259.45 | £216.20 | £1,945.84 | 12,890 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,170.99 | £317.10 | £264.25 | £2,378.25 | 3,930 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,747.54 | £374.75 | £312.29 | £2,810.65 | 1,480 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,324.08 | £432.41 | £360.34 | £3,243.06 | 890 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £5,188.90 | £518.89 | £432.41 | £3,891.67 | 110 |
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Where your Salford council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Salford but shared between 4 bodies. Of the £2,594.45 Band D charge, £2,155.20 (83%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for police and crime commissioner, mayoral combined authority.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council (incl. earlier adult social care) | £2,114.15 | 81.5% | £1,409.43 |
| Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase | £41.05 | 1.6% | £27.37 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £285.30 | 11.0% | £190.20 |
| Mayoral combined authority | £153.95 | 5.9% | £102.63 |
- Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £2,114 81.5%
- Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £41 1.6%
- Police and crime commissioner £285 11.0%
- Mayoral combined authority £154 5.9%
Salford council tax history
Band D in Salford has risen from £1,592.13 in 2016/17 to £2,594.45 in 2026/27 — 63% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 28.8%, the 15th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Salford Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,594.45 | +5.8% | £1,729.63 |
| 2025/26 | £2,452.02 | +5.5% | £1,634.68 |
| 2024/25 | £2,324.46 | +5.0% | £1,549.64 |
| 2023/24 | £2,213.53 | +5.2% | £1,475.69 |
| 2022/23 | £2,105.01 | +4.5% | £1,403.34 |
| 2021/22 | £2,014.96 | +3.9% | £1,343.31 |
| 2020/21 | £1,939.51 | +4.7% | £1,293.01 |
| 2019/20 | £1,852.57 | +5.3% | £1,235.05 |
| 2018/19 | £1,759.05 | +5.5% | £1,172.70 |
| 2017/18 | £1,666.96 | +4.7% | £1,111.31 |
| 2016/17 | £1,592.13 | – | £1,061.42 |
Homes by council tax band in Salford
Salford has 138,900 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 70% are in Bands A or B, so for most households the real bill is well below the Band D figure. The most common band is A, which costs £1,729.63 a year (£172.96 a month over 10 instalments).
Salford compared with North West
Salford is the 30th cheapest of 35 councils in North West, where the average Band D across councils is £2,483.22 (£111.23 less than here). Cheapest: Wigan (£2,152.68); most expensive: Liverpool (£2,673.59).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Bury | £2,555.15 | +5.8% |
| Preston | £2,575.74 | +4% |
| Sefton | £2,583.22 | +5% |
| Salford | £2,594.45 | +5.8% |
| Rochdale | £2,600.83 | +5.8% |
| Oldham | £2,602.23 | +5.8% |
| Stockport | £2,618.90 | +5.8% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band A bill in Salford drops from £1,729.63 to £1,297.23.
- Council Tax Reduction: Salford runs its own scheme for people on low incomes or benefits — rules differ from council to council in England.
- Disregards and exemptions: full-time students, student halls, some carers and people with a severe mental impairment are not counted; all-student homes pay nothing.
- Disabled Band Reduction: if your home has been adapted for a disabled person you may be billed one band lower (Band A homes get a reduction of 1/9 of Band D).
Salford's 5.8% rise compares with an England average of 4.9%. Councils responsible for social care can raise their own share by up to 4.99% without a referendum, districts by under 3% or £5, and police and fire bodies by fixed cash amounts — so the area total can move by a different percentage.
Salford runs four Council Tax Reduction schemes
Salford City Council has four Council Tax Reduction schemes for 2026/27. Pensioners use the national scheme and can get up to 100% off. Working-age households not yet on Universal Credit are assessed under the older means-tested rules. Households on Universal Credit use an income-banded scheme based on the monthly data the DWP sends the council. The fourth is a transitional protection scheme for people moved onto Universal Credit after 1 April 2026.
Under the Universal Credit scheme, the most you can get is 88% off, so everyone pays at least 12%. Your income is your Universal Credit payment after taking off the housing, disabled child, carer, limited capability for work and childcare elements, plus your net earnings and other income. The council ignores 45% of any private or state pension. Disability benefits, Child Benefit and war pensions are not counted.
- Example: a single person on Universal Credit with £500 a month of income that counts gets 75% off. A Band A bill of £1,729.63 would fall to £432.41 for 2026/27. At the 88% maximum it would be £207.56.
- Families with children have higher income thresholds. For a family with one child, the 88% band runs up to £1,053.09 a month.
- Transitional protection lasts six months. It applies if you were getting Council Tax Reduction the day before you moved to Universal Credit, and the banded scheme would cut your support by more than 20%.
| Discount | Single (monthly income) | Couple (monthly income) |
|---|---|---|
| 88% | £0–£468.04 | £0–£725.44 |
| 75% | £468.05–£631.84 | £725.45–£889.24 |
| 50% | £631.85–£772.24 | £889.25–£1,099.89 |
| 25% | £772.25–£912.69 | £1,099.90–£1,263.69 |
| 10% | £912.70–£1,053.09 | £1,263.70–£1,427.49 |
How a Salford Band D bill is made up
Of the £2,594.45 Band D charge, £285.30 is the Greater Manchester Mayor’s police and crime precept and £153.95 is the mayoral general precept, which includes fire services. The rest goes to the city council, including the adult social care precept. Salford has no parish councils, so the same band costs the same anywhere in the city.
Paying in Salford
Direct Debits can be taken on the 1st, 5th, 15th or 25th of the month, over 10 or 12 months. A payment may be collected up to three days after the agreed date. Salford also accepts council tax payments through GOV.UK Pay, including Apple Pay and Google Pay. If you fall behind, the council may text or email you a secure payment link that already includes your account number and the amount you owe. Account numbers have eight or nine digits and start with an 8 or 9. If you think a discount, exemption or exception to an empty or second homes premium applies, Salford uses one online form for all of them and decides which applies; you must tell the council if your circumstances change, or it may take court action.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Salford?
£2,594.45 a year in 2026/27, or £259.45 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Salford?
Band A: 64,680 of 138,900 homes (47%). A Band A bill is £1,729.63 in 2026/27.
How much has Salford council tax gone up?
5.8% this year, from £2,452.02 to £2,594.45 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 63%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Salford?
Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £2,114.15; Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £41.05; Police and crime commissioner £285.30; Mayoral combined authority £153.95 (Band D, 2026/27).
How do I find my council tax band?
Search your postcode on GOV.UK “Check your Council Tax band”, run by the Valuation Office Agency. You can challenge your band if you think it is wrong.
What is the maximum council tax reduction in Salford for Universal Credit claimants?
88% of the bill, if your monthly income is in the lowest band, for example up to £468.04 for a single person. Pensioners can get up to 100%.
Can I pay Salford council tax with Apple Pay?
Yes. Salford accepts council tax payments through GOV.UK Pay, which supports debit and credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
What happens to my council tax reduction when I move to Universal Credit in Salford?
If the new banded scheme would cut your support by more than 20%, you get transitional protection for six months after you move, as long as you were getting Council Tax Reduction the day before.
Sources
Figures are taken from official government publications and were last reviewed on 2026-10-03.
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels 2026-27, Tables 1 to 9 (ODS)
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10 local authority level data
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels 2025-26 (revised), Table 10 Local Authority Level Data (ODS), used for England % change
- VOA / GOV.UK: Understand how Council Tax bands are assessed
- GOV.UK: Council Tax – who has to pay (single person discount)
- MHCLG: Band D Council Tax figures 1993 onwards, Table 5 area Band D (live table, 2026-27 revised)
- VOA: Council Tax stock of properties 2026, Table CTSOP1.0 (properties by band at 31 March 2026, England and Wales)
- Salford City Council – Council Tax Reduction scheme 2026/27
- Salford City Council – Ways to pay your council tax
- Salford City Council – Discounts, exemptions and premium exceptions