Average Construction operatives n.e.c. Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
If you're a construction operatives n.e.c. in the North West, the typical salary in 2025 was £26,777. That's 11.4% below what construction operatives n.e.c.s earn nationally (£30,237). Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £26,777 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £29,361. The all-jobs average in Manchester is £36,554. By comparison, construction operatives n.e.c.s earn 26.7% 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 £26,777 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,361 — 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 operatives n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Construction operatives 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 operatives n.e.c. salary in Manchester?
The median construction operatives n.e.c. salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £26,777 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 operatives n.e.c. pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Construction operatives n.e.c.s in the North West earn 11.4% below the national median of £30,237. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is construction operatives 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 operatives n.e.c.s in the North West earn £26,777, which is 26.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for construction operatives n.e.c.s cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.