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Average Finance officers Salary in Manchester

ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — North West region

£25,895

-£2,715 (9.5% below) vs UK average

UK median: £28,610 · Hourly: £16.54

North West vs all UK regions

North East£25,783North West£25,895Wales£29,891

Mean annual: £25,613 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Manchester compares

vs UK average for finance officerss -£2,715 (9.5% below)

vs Manchester all-jobs average -£10,659 (29.2% below)

The going rate for finance officerss in the North West? £25,895 at the median in 2025. That compares to £28,610 nationally — a gap of 9.5% below. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £25,895 has an effective purchasing power closer to £28,394. Compared to the Manchester average across all roles (£36,554), finance officerss take home 29.2% less.

Cost of Living Adjustment

After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £25,895 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £28,394 — 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average finance officers salary in Manchester?

The median finance officers salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £25,895 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.

How does finance officers pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?

Finance officers in the North West earn 9.5% below the national median of £28,610. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.

Is finance officers a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Finance officers in the North West earn £25,895, which is 29.2% below the local average across all occupations.