Average Delivery drivers and couriers Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, delivery drivers and courierss in the North West were paid a median of £24,096. The national equivalent stands at £24,627, putting this region 2.2% below. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £24,096 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £26,421. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so delivery drivers and courierss sit 34.1% 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 £24,096 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £26,421 — 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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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 delivery drivers and couriers salary in Manchester?
The median delivery drivers and couriers salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £24,096 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does delivery drivers and couriers pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Delivery drivers and couriers in the North West earn 2.2% below the national median of £24,627. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is delivery drivers and couriers a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Delivery drivers and couriers in the North West earn £24,096, which is 34.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for delivery drivers and courierss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.