Salford Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Salford City Council (Metropolitan Borough) in North West, England. Administering 10 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,594.45100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.99%+£123.31 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (North West)#6 of 36In North West

Postcodes Monitored10Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Salford

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 10 outcodes in this authority.

10 & 12 Monthly Direct Debit

Valuation Band	Full Annual (£)	10-Mo Direct Debit	12-Mo Installment	Single Person (-25%)	Single 10-Mo
Band A	£1,729.63	£172.96/mo	£144.14/mo	£1,297.22	£129.72/mo
Band B	£2,017.91	£201.79/mo	£168.16/mo	£1,513.43	£151.34/mo
Band C	£2,306.18	£230.62/mo	£192.18/mo	£1,729.64	£172.96/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,594.45	£259.45/mo	£216.20/mo	£1,945.84	£194.58/mo
Band E	£3,170.99	£317.10/mo	£264.25/mo	£2,378.24	£237.82/mo
Band F	£3,747.54	£374.75/mo	£312.30/mo	£2,810.66	£281.07/mo
Band G	£4,324.08	£432.41/mo	£360.34/mo	£3,243.06	£324.31/mo
Band H	£5,188.90	£518.89/mo	£432.41/mo	£3,891.68	£389.17/mo

2026/27 Statistical Rank & Regional Benchmark

Deterministic mathematical comparisons against statutory England benchmarks and regional council tax league averages.

Fiscal Year 2026/2027

1. Benchmark & Regional Delta+£202.45vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Salford Band D is +8.5% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£1012.25.

Regional mean in North West: £2486.00 (+£108.45).

2. England StandingRank #42 of 296 in EnglandTop 14% highest Band D in England

Within North West, Salford ranks #6 of 36 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 14th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£259.44 / 10 mosor £216.20 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £43.24 / month, spreading cash outflows across February and March.

Local authorities are legally required to grant 12-month billing upon written or online request.

Nearby Authorities in North West: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives

Cheaper Neighbouring Councils in North West:

Sefton (Bootle)

Save £11.23/yrBand D: £2583.22 (-0.4%)

Sefton

Save £11.23/yrBand D: £2583.22 (-0.4%)

Preston

Save £18.71/yrBand D: £2575.74 (-0.7%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in North West:

Rochdale

+£6.38/yrBand D: £2600.83 (+0.2%)

Oldham

+£7.78/yrBand D: £2602.23 (+0.3%)

Stockport

+£24.45/yrBand D: £2618.90 (+0.9%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Salford (Salford City Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

As an all-purpose unitary authority, Salford City Council sets the primary proportion of your bill, combining core civic services with the Adult Social Care precept.

Unitary Council Services: Education, social services, waste collection, housing, and planning.
Police Precept: Levied by the regional Police & Crime Commissioner.
Fire & Rescue Precept: Levied by the Combined Fire Authority.
Mayoral Precept: Combined authority precept where applicable.

Official Bill Verification: Exact statutory line-by-line pound allocations are itemised on your annual Council Tax Demand Notice issued each March. For specific budget schedules, consult Salford City Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.