Average Engineering project managers and project engineers Salary in Rochdale
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Rochdale compares
If you're a engineering project managers and project engineers in the North West, the typical salary in 2025 was £55,767. That's 6.3% above what engineering project managers and project engineerss earn nationally (£52,451). The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £55,767 has an effective purchasing power closer to £61,148. Compared to the Rochdale average across all roles (£29,036), engineering project managers and project engineerss take home 92.1% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £55,767 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £61,148 — 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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Engineering project managers and project engineers salary in areas near Rochdale
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average engineering project managers and project engineers salary in Rochdale?
The median engineering project managers and project engineers salary in the North West (which includes Rochdale) is £55,767 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 project managers and project engineers pay in Rochdale compare to the UK average?
Engineering project managers and project engineers in the North West earn 6.3% above the national median of £52,451. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is engineering project managers and project engineers a well-paid job in Rochdale compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Rochdale is £29,036. Engineering project managers and project engineers in the North West earn £55,767, which is 92.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for engineering project managers and project engineerss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Rochdale. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.