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Average Crane drivers Salary in Manchester

ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — North West region

£53,511

+£7,119 (15.3% above) vs UK average

UK median: £46,392 · Hourly: £18.17

North West vs all UK regions

East Midlands£37,514North West£53,511North West£53,511

Mean annual: £56,051 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Manchester compares

vs UK average for crane driverss +£7,119 (15.3% above)

vs Manchester all-jobs average +£16,957 (46.4% above)

For crane driverss based in the North West, 2025 brought a median salary of £53,511. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £46,392 — making this 15.3% above the norm. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £53,511 stretches to roughly £58,674 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Manchester is £36,554. By comparison, crane driverss earn 46.4% 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 £53,511 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £58,674 — 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 crane drivers salary in Manchester?

The median crane drivers salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £53,511 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.

How does crane drivers pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?

Crane drivers in the North West earn 15.3% above the national median of £46,392. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.

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

The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Crane drivers in the North West earn £53,511, which is 46.4% above the local average across all occupations.