Average Engineering professionals n.e.c. Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, engineering professionals n.e.c.s in the North West were paid a median of £47,873. The national equivalent stands at £47,985, putting this region 0.2% below. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £47,873 stretches to roughly £52,492 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so engineering professionals n.e.c.s sit 31.0% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £47,873 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £52,492 — 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.
Engineering professionals n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Engineering professionals 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 engineering professionals n.e.c. salary in Manchester?
The median engineering professionals n.e.c. salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £47,873 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does engineering professionals n.e.c. pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Engineering professionals n.e.c.s in the North West earn 0.2% below the national median of £47,985. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is engineering professionals n.e.c. a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Engineering professionals n.e.c.s in the North West earn £47,873, which is 31.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for engineering professionals n.e.c.s cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.