Average Business and financial project management professionals Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
The median pay for business and financial project management professionalss in the North West stood at £57,368 in 2025, placing them 0.9% below the UK-wide figure of £57,874. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £57,368 stretches to roughly £62,904 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Manchester is £36,554. By comparison, business and financial project management professionalss earn 56.9% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £57,368 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £62,904 — 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 business and financial project management professionals salary in Manchester?
The median business and financial project management professionals salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £57,368 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does business and financial project management professionals pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Business and financial project management professionals in the North West earn 0.9% below the national median of £57,874. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is business and financial project management professionals a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Business and financial project management professionals in the North West earn £57,368, which is 56.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for business and financial project management professionalss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.