Average Construction and building trades n.e.c. Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
A construction and building trades n.e.c. working in the North West could expect a median salary of £30,397 in 2025 — 11.6% below the national figure of £34,378. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £30,397 stretches to roughly £33,330 in real spending power. Compared to the Manchester average across all roles (£36,554), construction and building trades n.e.c.s take home 16.8% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £30,397 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £33,330 — 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.
Construction and building trades n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Construction and building trades n.e.c. 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 n.e.c. salary in Manchester?
The median construction and building trades n.e.c. salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £30,397 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 n.e.c. pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Construction and building trades n.e.c.s in the North West earn 11.6% below the national median of £34,378. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is construction and building trades n.e.c. 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 n.e.c.s in the North West earn £30,397, which is 16.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for construction and building trades n.e.c.s cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.