County guide · 2026/27
Council tax bands in Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester has 10 billing authorities, each setting its own charges. Band D ranges from Wigan at £2,152.68 to Stockport at £2,618.90. Every figure is verified against the council's own page. Compare any two with the comparison tool, or work out your bill with the calculator.
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council | £2,152.68 | Verified 2026-06-10 |
| Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council | £2,291.70 | Verified 2026-06-10 |
| Manchester City Council | £2,312.04 | Verified 2026-06-10 |
| Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council | £2,399.74 | Verified 2026-06-10 |
| Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council | £2,447.21 | Verified 2026-06-19 |
| Bury Metropolitan Borough Council | £2,555.15 | Verified 2026-06-10 |
| Salford Metropolitan Borough Council | £2,594.45 | Verified 2026-06-22 |
| Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council | £2,600.83 | Verified 2026-06-10 |
| Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council | £2,602.23 | Verified 2026-06-10 |
| Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council | £2,618.90 | Verified 2026-06-10 |
Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Greater Manchester in 2026/27?+
It depends on your billing authority — Greater Manchester has 10 councils setting their own charges. Band D ranges from £2,152.68 (Wigan) to £2,618.90 (Stockport) in 2026/27. Find your council in the table for its full verified band table.
Which council in Greater Manchester has the cheapest council tax?+
Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council, at £2,152.68 for Band D in 2026/27 — verified against the council's own published figures.
Why do council tax bands differ across Greater Manchester?+
Each district or borough sets its own element on top of shared county, police and fire precepts, and parish precepts vary further by area. The same band can differ by hundreds of pounds between neighbouring councils in Greater Manchester.
See also: all England councils · UK rankings · how bands work