Average Groundsmen and greenkeepers Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
In practical terms, a groundsmen and greenkeepers in the North West earned a median of £27,867 during 2025, which works out to 1.3% above the UK-wide median of £27,519. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £27,867 stretches to roughly £30,556 in real spending power. Compared to the Manchester average across all roles (£36,554), groundsmen and greenkeeperss take home 23.8% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £27,867 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,556 — 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 groundsmen and greenkeepers salary in Manchester?
The median groundsmen and greenkeepers salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £27,867 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does groundsmen and greenkeepers pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Groundsmen and greenkeepers in the North West earn 1.3% above the national median of £27,519. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is groundsmen and greenkeepers a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Groundsmen and greenkeepers in the North West earn £27,867, which is 23.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for groundsmen and greenkeeperss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.