Average Elementary process plant occupations n.e.c. Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
Worth noting that elementary process plant occupations n.e.c.s in the North West earned £30,001 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £28,600 — a difference of 4.9%. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £30,001 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £32,896. Compared to the Manchester average across all roles (£36,554), elementary process plant occupations n.e.c.s take home 17.9% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £30,001 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £32,896 — 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.
Elementary process plant occupations n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Elementary process plant occupations n.e.c. 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 elementary process plant occupations n.e.c. salary in Manchester?
The median elementary process plant occupations n.e.c. salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £30,001 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does elementary process plant occupations n.e.c. pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Elementary process plant occupations n.e.c.s in the North West earn 4.9% above the national median of £28,600. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is elementary process plant occupations n.e.c. a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Elementary process plant occupations n.e.c.s in the North West earn £30,001, which is 17.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for elementary process plant occupations n.e.c.s cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.