Average Coffee shop workers Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
The median pay for coffee shop workerss in the North West stood at £15,540 in 2025, placing them 27.7% above the UK-wide figure of £12,170. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £15,540 has an effective purchasing power closer to £17,039. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so coffee shop workerss sit 57.5% 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 £15,540 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £17,039 — 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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Coffee shop workers 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 coffee shop workers salary in Manchester?
The median coffee shop workers salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £15,540 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does coffee shop workers pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Coffee shop workers in the North West earn 27.7% above the national median of £12,170. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is coffee shop workers a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Coffee shop workers in the North West earn £15,540, which is 57.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for coffee shop workerss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.