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Average Counsellors Salary in Manchester

ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — North West region

£28,179

+£1,097 (4.1% above) vs UK average

UK median: £27,082 · Hourly: £18.85

North West vs all UK regions

North East£25,763North West£28,179Yorkshire and The Humber£29,117

Mean annual: £28,335 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Manchester compares

vs UK average for counsellorss +£1,097 (4.1% above)

vs Manchester all-jobs average -£8,375 (22.9% below)

For counsellorss based in the North West, 2025 brought a median salary of £28,179. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £27,082 — making this 4.1% above the norm. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £28,179 has an effective purchasing power closer to £30,898. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so counsellorss sit 22.9% 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 £28,179 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,898 — 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 counsellors salary in Manchester?

The median counsellors salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £28,179 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.

How does counsellors pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?

Counsellors in the North West earn 4.1% above the national median of £27,082. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.

Is counsellors a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Counsellors in the North West earn £28,179, which is 22.9% below the local average across all occupations.