Average Aircraft maintenance and related trades Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical aircraft maintenance and related trades in the North West earned £41,981. Compared to the UK median of £44,704, that's 6.1% below. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £41,981 stretches to roughly £46,032 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so aircraft maintenance and related tradess sit 14.8% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £41,981 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £46,032 — 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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Aircraft maintenance and related trades 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 aircraft maintenance and related trades salary in Manchester?
The median aircraft maintenance and related trades salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £41,981 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does aircraft maintenance and related trades pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Aircraft maintenance and related trades in the North West earn 6.1% below the national median of £44,704. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is aircraft maintenance and related trades a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Aircraft maintenance and related trades in the North West earn £41,981, which is 14.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for aircraft maintenance and related tradess cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.