Average Early education and childcare assistants Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
Worth noting that early education and childcare assistantss in the North West earned £21,714 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £19,165 — a difference of 13.3%. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £21,714 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £23,809. The all-jobs average in Manchester is £36,554. By comparison, early education and childcare assistantss earn 40.6% 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 £21,714 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £23,809 — 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 early education and childcare assistants salary in Manchester?
The median early education and childcare assistants salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £21,714 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does early education and childcare assistants pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Early education and childcare assistants in the North West earn 13.3% above the national median of £19,165. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is early education and childcare assistants a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Early education and childcare assistants in the North West earn £21,714, which is 40.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for early education and childcare assistantss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.