Average Air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
In 2025, air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairerss working in the North West took home a median salary of £40,063 — that's 2.7% below the national average of £41,166. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £40,063 has an effective purchasing power closer to £43,929. Compared to the Manchester average across all roles (£36,554), air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairerss take home 9.6% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £40,063 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £43,929 — 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers salary in Manchester?
The median air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £40,063 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers in the North West earn 2.7% below the national median of £41,166. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers in the North West earn £40,063, which is 9.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairerss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.