Salford council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Salford is £2,594.45 a year for 2026/27. That's up 5.8% on 2025/26 and £203 more than the England average. Most homes here are in band A: 47% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,594.45 a year
- Council
- Salford
- Type
- Metropolitan district
- Region
- North West
- Rank
- the 42nd most expensive of 296 councils in England
the 6th most expensive of 35 councils in the North West - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Salford council tax bands 2026/27
Yearly charge and the usual monthly payment. Councils collect in 10 monthly payments unless you ask for 12.
| Band | A year | Monthly, 10 payments | Monthly, 12 payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,729.63 | £172.96 | £144.14 |
| Band B | £2,017.91 | £201.79 | £168.16 |
| Band C | £2,306.18 | £230.62 | £192.18 |
| Band D | £2,594.45 | £259.45 | £216.20 |
| Band E | £3,170.99 | £317.10 | £264.25 |
| Band F | £3,747.54 | £374.75 | £312.30 |
| Band G | £4,324.08 | £432.41 | £360.34 |
| Band H | £5,188.90 | £518.89 | £432.41 |
Bands as published by the government (area council tax including the average parish precept). Monthly figures divide the year equally; the first payment can differ by a few pence.
Where your council tax goes
A Band D bill in Salford is split between 3 bodies. Salford council's own share is £2,155.20, including £41.05 raised this year for adult social care.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Salford council | £2,155.20 | 83% |
| Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Police and Crime Commissioner functions | £285.30 | 11% |
| Other | £153.95 | 6% |
Homes in each band
70% of the 138,840 homes in Salford are in band A or B, and 2% are in band F or above.
Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax stock of properties, 31 March 2026. Counts are rounded.
Discounts and premiums in Salford
Everyone in England gets the national discounts: 25% off if you live alone, nothing to pay for all-student homes, and one band lower if your home has been adapted for a disabled person. How discounts work. Salford also sets its own rules on second and empty homes:
| Second homes | 100% premium: you pay double the normal chargesince 1 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Long-term empty homes | 100% premium after 1 year; 200% premium after 5 years; 300% premium after 10 years |
| Local discounts | 50% discount for the first two calendar months on unoccupied and substantially unfurnished properties; Second homes premium only after the property has been unoccupied (furnished) for 60 days; Care leavers under 25 (in care 13+ weeks since age 14) who are liable: care leavers discount |
Source: Salford website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Salford Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Salford over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,594.45 |
| 2025/26 | £2,452.02 |
| 2024/25 | £2,324.46 |
| 2023/24 | £2,213.53 |
| 2022/23 | £2,105.01 |
| 2021/22 | £2,014.96 |
| 2020/21 | £1,939.51 |
| 2019/20 | £1,852.57 |
| 2018/19 | £1,759.05 |
| 2017/18 | £1,666.96 |
| 2016/17 | £1,592.13 |
| 2015/16 | £1,536.25 |
| 2014/15 | £1,536.25 |
| 2013/14 | £1,533.28 |
| 2012/13 | £1,523.29 |
| 2011/12 | £1,523.29 |
| 2010/11 | £1,523.29 |
| 2009/10 | £1,511.94 |
| 2008/09 | £1,462.26 |
| 2007/08 | £1,414.36 |
| 2006/07 | £1,370.81 |
| 2005/06 | £1,328.54 |
| 2004/05 | £1,285.26 |
| 2003/04 | £1,236.96 |
| 2002/03 | £1,139.23 |
| 2001/02 | £1,084.96 |
| 2000/01 | £1,033.26 |
| 1999/00 | £980.20 |
| 1998/99 | £917.79 |
| 1997/98 | £874.25 |
| 1996/97 | £813.75 |
| 1995/96 | £785.25 |
| 1994/95 | £740.25 |
| 1993/94 | £706.50 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
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Pay, check your band or apply for a discount
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Questions
How much is council tax in Salford?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,594.45 a year. Bands run from £1,729.63 (Band A) to £5,188.90 (Band H).
How much is Band A council tax a month in Salford?
Band A is £1,729.63 a year: £172.96 a month over 10 payments or £144.14 over 12. Band A is the most common band here (47% of homes).
How much did Salford council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,452.02 in 2025/26 to £2,594.45 in 2026/27, an increase of 5.8% (£142.43).
Does Salford charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. Salford charges a 100% premium on second homes in 2026/27, so the owner pays 200% of the normal charge.
Who do I pay council tax to in Salford?
You pay Salford council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Police and Crime Commissioner functions and Other. Use the council's own website to pay, check your bill or apply for discounts.
Sources
- Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, published 25 March 2026, checked 27 October 2026
- Council Tax: stock of properties, 2026 - CTSOP1.1: number of properties by Council Tax band, local authority and LSOA/MSOA at 31 March 2026 (geography = LAUA rows), Valuation Office Agency, checked 27 October 2026
- Council website (premiums and discounts), checked 27 October 2026
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we compile these figures.