Average Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c. Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c. salary in the North West reached £26,404, sitting 2.1% below the national median of £26,975. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £26,404 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £28,952. Compared to the Manchester average across all roles (£36,554), assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.s take home 27.8% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £26,404 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £28,952 — 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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Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c. salary in areas near Manchester
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c. salary in Manchester?
The median assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c. salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £26,404 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c. pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.s in the North West earn 2.1% below the national median of £26,975. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c. a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.s in the North West earn £26,404, which is 27.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.s cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.