Average Authors, writers and translators Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, authors, writers and translatorss in the North West were paid a median of £39,878. The national equivalent stands at £36,865, putting this region 8.2% above. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £39,878 stretches to roughly £43,726 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so authors, writers and translatorss sit 9.1% 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 £39,878 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £43,726 — 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 authors, writers and translators salary in Manchester?
The median authors, writers and translators salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £39,878 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does authors, writers and translators pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Authors, writers and translators in the North West earn 8.2% above the national median of £36,865. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is authors, writers and translators a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Authors, writers and translators in the North West earn £39,878, which is 9.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for authors, writers and translatorss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.