Average Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.s in the North West were paid a median of £40,497. The national equivalent stands at £55,106, putting this region 26.5% below. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £40,497 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £44,405. Compared to the Manchester average across all roles (£36,554), business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.s take home 10.8% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £40,497 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £44,405 — 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, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. salary in Manchester?
The median business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £40,497 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, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.s in the North West earn 26.5% below the national median of £55,106. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.s in the North West earn £40,497, which is 10.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.s cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.