England · Council tax 2026/27
Salford Metropolitan Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Salford for 2026/27 is £2,594.45 a year — about £216.20 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 28.8% across 6 years (2021/22 to 2026/27). Source: MHCLG live tables, Band D area council tax (OGL).
Band D (the benchmark) highlighted. Hover any band for the annual and monthly figure.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | 2025/26 | 2026/27 | Change | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,634.66 | £1,729.63 | +5.81% | £144.14 |
| Band B | £1,907.11 | £2,017.91 | +5.81% | £168.16 |
| Band C | £2,179.55 | £2,306.18 | +5.81% | £192.18 |
| Band D | £2,451.99 | £2,594.45 | +5.81% | £216.20 |
| Band E | £2,996.87 | £3,170.99 | +5.81% | £264.25 |
| Band F | £3,541.76 | £3,747.54 | +5.81% | £312.30 |
| Band G | £4,086.65 | £4,324.08 | +5.81% | £360.34 |
| Band H | £4,903.98 | £5,188.90 | +5.81% | £432.41 |
Unparished metropolitan borough; no parish precept. Page also lists disabled-reduction Band A- = GBP1,441.36.
Full A-H table incl Band D GBP2,594.45 read directly from rendered salford.gov.uk bands page (last updated 25 Feb 2026); independently re-rendered in adversarial pass - MATCH to the penny. Replaces earlier derived figure. Reconciles to statutory ninths (incl A- = 5/9 of D). Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Council tax bands 2026 to 2027 - Salford City Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-22. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Salford area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting Salford
Official website: salford.gov.uk
Switchboard: 0161 793 2500
Departments
housing: 0161 793 3282
building control: 0161 779 6175
adult social care: 0808 504 0350
children services: 0161 603 4500
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Salford in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Salford for 2026/27 is £2,594.45 per year, which works out at about £216.20 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Salford for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Salford are: Band A £1,729.63, Band B £2,017.91, Band C £2,306.18, Band D £2,594.45, Band E £3,170.99, Band F £3,747.54, Band G £4,324.08, Band H £5,188.90.
How much is Band A council tax in Salford?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,729.63 in Salford for 2026/27 — about £144.14 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Salford?+
Band B costs £2,017.91 in Salford for 2026/27 — about £168.16 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Salford?+
Band C costs £2,306.18 in Salford for 2026/27 — about £192.18 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Salford?+
Band D costs £2,594.45 in Salford for 2026/27 — about £216.20 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Salford?+
Band E costs £3,170.99 in Salford for 2026/27 — about £264.25 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Salford?+
Band F costs £3,747.54 in Salford for 2026/27 — about £312.30 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Salford?+
Band G costs £4,324.08 in Salford for 2026/27 — about £360.34 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Salford?+
Band H — the highest band costs £5,188.90 in Salford for 2026/27 — about £432.41 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Salford for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Salford changed by +5.81% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Salford council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Can I pay less council tax in Salford?+
Possibly. If you are the only counted adult in your home you get a 25% single person discount; full-time student households are exempt; adapted homes qualify for a disability band reduction; and every council runs a means-tested Council Tax Reduction scheme. See CouncilData's discounts and exemptions guide for details.
How do I challenge my council tax band in Salford?+
You challenge through the Valuation Office Agency (VOA); it is free. Check neighbouring homes' bands and estimate your home's 1991 value first — CouncilData's guide to challenging your band explains the steps.
Where does this Salford council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council tax bands 2026 to 2027 - Salford City Council"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-22. Every CouncilData record carries a source URL, a verified date, and passes arithmetic checks against statutory band ratios. Free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page: CouncilData, “Salford Metropolitan Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/salford-metropolitan-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.