Average IT operations technicians Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
In 2025, it operations technicianss working in the North West took home a median salary of £38,695 — that's 11.7% above the national average of £34,656. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £38,695 has an effective purchasing power closer to £42,429. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so it operations technicianss sit 5.9% 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 £38,695 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £42,429 — 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 it operations technicians salary in Manchester?
The median it operations technicians salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £38,695 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does it operations technicians pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
IT operations technicians in the North West earn 11.7% above the national median of £34,656. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is it operations technicians a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. IT operations technicians in the North West earn £38,695, which is 5.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it operations technicianss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.