Average Children's nurses Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
The going rate for children's nursess in the North West? £26,944 at the median in 2025. That compares to £34,173 nationally — a gap of 21.2% below. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £26,944 stretches to roughly £29,544 in real spending power. Compared to the Manchester average across all roles (£36,554), children's nursess take home 26.3% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £26,944 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,544 — 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 children's nurses salary in Manchester?
The median children's nurses salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £26,944 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does children's nurses pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Children's nurses in the North West earn 21.2% below the national median of £34,173. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is children's nurses a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Children's nurses in the North West earn £26,944, which is 26.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for children's nursess cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.