Average Early education and childcare practitioners Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
The going rate for early education and childcare practitionerss in the North West? £20,249 at the median in 2025. That compares to £19,516 nationally — a gap of 3.8% above. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £20,249 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £22,203. Compared to the Manchester average across all roles (£36,554), early education and childcare practitionerss take home 44.6% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £20,249 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £22,203 — 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 practitioners salary in Manchester?
The median early education and childcare practitioners salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £20,249 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 practitioners pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Early education and childcare practitioners in the North West earn 3.8% above the national median of £19,516. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is early education and childcare practitioners 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 practitioners in the North West earn £20,249, which is 44.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for early education and childcare practitionerss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.