Average Community nurses Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical community nurses in the North West earned £32,628. Compared to the UK median of £33,764, that's 3.4% below. This is particularly notable given ongoing NHS recruitment challenges and rising demand for healthcare staff. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £32,628 stretches to roughly £35,776 in real spending power. Compared to the Manchester average across all roles (£36,554), community nursess take home 10.7% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £32,628 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £35,776 — 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 community nurses salary in Manchester?
The median community nurses salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £32,628 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does community nurses pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Community nurses in the North West earn 3.4% below the national median of £33,764. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is community nurses a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Community nurses in the North West earn £32,628, which is 10.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for community nursess cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.