Average Higher education teaching professionals Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
For higher education teaching professionalss based in the North West, 2025 brought a median salary of £50,053. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £46,494 — making this 7.7% above the norm. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £50,053 stretches to roughly £54,883 in real spending power. Compared to the Manchester average across all roles (£36,554), higher education teaching professionalss take home 36.9% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £50,053 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £54,883 — 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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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 higher education teaching professionals salary in Manchester?
The median higher education teaching professionals salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £50,053 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does higher education teaching professionals pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Higher education teaching professionals in the North West earn 7.7% above the national median of £46,494. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is higher education teaching professionals a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Higher education teaching professionals in the North West earn £50,053, which is 36.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for higher education teaching professionalss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.