Average Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) in the North West earned £26,746. Compared to the UK median of £31,041, that's 13.8% below. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £26,746 has an effective purchasing power closer to £29,327. Compared to the Manchester average across all roles (£36,554), assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)s take home 26.8% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £26,746 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,327 — 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.
Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) salary across UK regions
Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) 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 assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) salary in Manchester?
The median assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £26,746 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 (vehicles and metal goods) pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)s in the North West earn 13.8% below the national median of £31,041. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)s in the North West earn £26,746, which is 26.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)s cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.