Average Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
A book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks working in the North West could expect a median salary of £26,923 in 2025 — 3.0% below the national figure of £27,743. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £26,923 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £29,521. Compared to the Manchester average across all roles (£36,554), book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerkss take home 26.3% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £26,923 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,521 — 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 book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salary in Manchester?
The median book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £26,923 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks in the North West earn 3.0% below the national median of £27,743. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks in the North West earn £26,923, which is 26.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerkss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.