Average Management consultants and business analysts Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, management consultants and business analystss in the North West were paid a median of £46,487. The national equivalent stands at £51,729, putting this region 10.1% below. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £46,487 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £50,973. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so management consultants and business analystss sit 27.2% 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 £46,487 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £50,973 — 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 management consultants and business analysts salary in Manchester?
The median management consultants and business analysts salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £46,487 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does management consultants and business analysts pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Management consultants and business analysts in the North West earn 10.1% below the national median of £51,729. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is management consultants and business analysts a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Management consultants and business analysts in the North West earn £46,487, which is 27.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for management consultants and business analystss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.