Average Care workers and home carers Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
In 2025, care workers and home carerss working in the North West took home a median salary of £20,439 — that's 4.9% below the national average of £21,487. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £20,439 has an effective purchasing power closer to £22,411. Compared to the Manchester average across all roles (£36,554), care workers and home carerss take home 44.1% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £20,439 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £22,411 — 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 care workers and home carers salary in Manchester?
The median care workers and home carers salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £20,439 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does care workers and home carers pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Care workers and home carers in the North West earn 4.9% below the national median of £21,487. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is care workers and home carers a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Care workers and home carers in the North West earn £20,439, which is 44.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for care workers and home carerss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.