Average Caretakers Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
For caretakerss based in the North West, 2025 brought a median salary of £19,962. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £25,147 — making this 20.6% below the norm. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £19,962 has an effective purchasing power closer to £21,888. The all-jobs average in Manchester is £36,554. By comparison, caretakerss earn 45.4% less 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 £19,962 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £21,888 — 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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Caretakers salary in areas near Manchester
Salary data is by ONS region. Manchester is in the North West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average caretakers salary in Manchester?
The median caretakers salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £19,962 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does caretakers pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Caretakers in the North West earn 20.6% below the national median of £25,147. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is caretakers a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Caretakers in the North West earn £19,962, which is 45.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for caretakerss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.