Average Driving instructors Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £37,540 stretches to roughly £41,162 in real spending power. Compared to the Manchester average across all roles (£36,554), driving instructorss take home 2.7% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £37,540 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £41,162 — 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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Driving instructors 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 driving instructors salary in Manchester?
The median driving instructors salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £37,540 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
Is driving instructors a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Driving instructors in the North West earn £37,540, which is 2.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for driving instructorss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.