Average Carpenters and joiners Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
The going rate for carpenters and joinerss in the North West? £33,346 at the median in 2025. That compares to £33,797 nationally — a gap of 1.3% below. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £33,346 has an effective purchasing power closer to £36,564. Compared to the Manchester average across all roles (£36,554), carpenters and joinerss take home 8.8% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £33,346 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £36,564 — 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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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 carpenters and joiners salary in Manchester?
The median carpenters and joiners salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £33,346 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does carpenters and joiners pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Carpenters and joiners in the North West earn 1.3% below the national median of £33,797. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is carpenters and joiners a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Carpenters and joiners in the North West earn £33,346, which is 8.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for carpenters and joinerss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.