Average Houseparents and residential wardens Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
If you're a houseparents and residential wardens in the North West, the typical salary in 2025 was £32,072. That's 21.0% above what houseparents and residential wardenss earn nationally (£26,499). The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £32,072 has an effective purchasing power closer to £35,167. The all-jobs average in Manchester is £36,554. By comparison, houseparents and residential wardenss earn 12.3% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £32,072 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £35,167 — 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.
Houseparents and residential wardens salary across UK regions
Houseparents and residential wardens 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 houseparents and residential wardens salary in Manchester?
The median houseparents and residential wardens salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £32,072 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does houseparents and residential wardens pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Houseparents and residential wardens in the North West earn 21.0% above the national median of £26,499. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is houseparents and residential wardens a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Houseparents and residential wardens in the North West earn £32,072, which is 12.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for houseparents and residential wardenss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.