Average Customer service occupations n.e.c. Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
Based on 2025 data, customer service occupations n.e.c.s in the North West earned £24,140 at the median — 1.2% below the national benchmark of £24,438. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £24,140 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £26,469. The all-jobs average in Manchester is £36,554. By comparison, customer service occupations n.e.c.s earn 34.0% 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 £24,140 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £26,469 — 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.
Customer service occupations n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Customer service occupations 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 customer service occupations n.e.c. salary in Manchester?
The median customer service occupations n.e.c. salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £24,140 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does customer service occupations n.e.c. pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Customer service occupations n.e.c.s in the North West earn 1.2% below the national median of £24,438. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is customer service occupations n.e.c. a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Customer service occupations n.e.c.s in the North West earn £24,140, which is 34.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for customer service occupations n.e.c.s cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.