Average Marketing and commercial managers Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical marketing and commercial managers in the North West earned £47,843. Compared to the UK median of £50,589, that's 5.4% below. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £47,843 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £52,459. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so marketing and commercial managerss sit 30.9% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £47,843 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £52,459 — 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 marketing and commercial managers salary in Manchester?
The median marketing and commercial managers salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £47,843 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does marketing and commercial managers pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Marketing and commercial managers in the North West earn 5.4% below the national median of £50,589. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is marketing and commercial managers a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Marketing and commercial managers in the North West earn £47,843, which is 30.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for marketing and commercial managerss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.