Average Cleaners and domestics Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, cleaners and domesticss in the North West were paid a median of £11,461. The national equivalent stands at £11,852, putting this region 3.3% below. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £11,461 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £12,567. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so cleaners and domesticss sit 68.6% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £11,461 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £12,567 — 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 cleaners and domestics salary in Manchester?
The median cleaners and domestics salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £11,461 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does cleaners and domestics pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Cleaners and domestics in the North West earn 3.3% below the national median of £11,852. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is cleaners and domestics a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Cleaners and domestics in the North West earn £11,461, which is 68.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for cleaners and domesticss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.