Average Electricians and electrical fitters Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
For electricians and electrical fitterss based in the North West, 2025 brought a median salary of £41,401. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £39,187 — making this 5.6% above the norm. This is particularly notable a trade benefiting from the green energy transition and EV charging rollout. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £41,401 has an effective purchasing power closer to £45,396. The all-jobs average in Manchester is £36,554. By comparison, electricians and electrical fitterss earn 13.3% more 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 £41,401 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £45,396 — 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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Electricians and electrical fitters 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 electricians and electrical fitters salary in Manchester?
The median electricians and electrical fitters salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £41,401 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does electricians and electrical fitters pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Electricians and electrical fitters in the North West earn 5.6% above the national median of £39,187. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is electricians and electrical fitters a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Electricians and electrical fitters in the North West earn £41,401, which is 13.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for electricians and electrical fitterss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.