Average Construction and building trades supervisors Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
Worth noting that construction and building trades supervisorss in the North West earned £42,146 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £45,000 — a difference of 6.3%. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £42,146 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £46,213. The all-jobs average in Manchester is £36,554. By comparison, construction and building trades supervisorss earn 15.3% more 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 £42,146 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £46,213 — 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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Construction and building trades supervisors 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 construction and building trades supervisors salary in Manchester?
The median construction and building trades supervisors salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £42,146 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does construction and building trades supervisors pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Construction and building trades supervisors in the North West earn 6.3% below the national median of £45,000. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is construction and building trades supervisors a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Construction and building trades supervisors in the North West earn £42,146, which is 15.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for construction and building trades supervisorss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.