Average Agricultural and fishing trades n.e.c. Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
For agricultural and fishing trades n.e.c.s based in the North West, 2025 brought a median salary of £26,075. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £27,676 — making this 5.8% below the norm. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £26,075 stretches to roughly £28,591 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Manchester is £36,554. By comparison, agricultural and fishing trades n.e.c.s earn 28.7% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £26,075 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £28,591 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
Agricultural and fishing trades n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Agricultural and fishing trades n.e.c. salary in areas near Manchester
Salary data is by ONS region. Manchester is in the North West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average agricultural and fishing trades n.e.c. salary in Manchester?
The median agricultural and fishing trades n.e.c. salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £26,075 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does agricultural and fishing trades n.e.c. pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Agricultural and fishing trades n.e.c.s in the North West earn 5.8% below the national median of £27,676. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is agricultural and fishing trades n.e.c. a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Agricultural and fishing trades n.e.c.s in the North West earn £26,075, which is 28.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for agricultural and fishing trades n.e.c.s cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.