Average Insurance underwriters Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
In practical terms, a insurance underwriters in the North West earned a median of £34,271 during 2025, which works out to 11.4% below the UK-wide median of £38,666. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £34,271 has an effective purchasing power closer to £37,578. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so insurance underwriterss sit 6.2% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £34,271 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £37,578 — 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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Insurance underwriters 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 insurance underwriters salary in Manchester?
The median insurance underwriters salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £34,271 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does insurance underwriters pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Insurance underwriters in the North West earn 11.4% below the national median of £38,666. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is insurance underwriters a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Insurance underwriters in the North West earn £34,271, which is 6.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for insurance underwriterss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.