Average Clergy Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
Based on 2025 data, clergys in the North West earned £30,558 at the median — 0.3% below the national benchmark of £30,655. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £30,558 stretches to roughly £33,507 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Manchester is £36,554. By comparison, clergys earn 16.4% 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 £30,558 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £33,507 — 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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Clergy 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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What is the average clergy salary in Manchester?
The median clergy salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £30,558 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does clergy pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Clergys in the North West earn 0.3% below the national median of £30,655. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is clergy a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Clergys in the North West earn £30,558, which is 16.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for clergys cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.