Glassdoor data | These UK cities have the highest job satisfaction rates

Ongoing labour shortages and declining real wages have prompted growing unrest and strikes among employees. So where in the UK are workers happiest?

According to new Glassdoor analysis of over 100,000 anonymous reviews, employees in Cambridge, Brighton and Bristol are the most satisfied with their jobs.

The research, published by Glassdoor’s Economic Research team, offers unique insight into the experience of workers across the UK - and reveals the highest levels of job satisfaction are found outside the UK’s major cities and capitals.

Looking for job satisfaction? Head to smaller cities

Workers named Cambridge the number one city in the UK for overall job satisfaction, scoring it 3.91 out of 5 and well above the UK average of 3.79 in Glassdoor reviews. Seaside city Brighton placed second with a score of 3.88 followed by Bristol (3.87) and then Newcastle (3.87).