Average IT user support technicians Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, it user support technicianss in the North West were paid a median of £32,959. The national equivalent stands at £34,314, putting this region 3.9% below. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £32,959 has an effective purchasing power closer to £36,139. The all-jobs average in Manchester is £36,554. By comparison, it user support technicianss earn 9.8% 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 £32,959 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £36,139 — 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 it user support technicians salary in Manchester?
The median it user support technicians salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £32,959 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 user support technicians pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
IT user support technicians in the North West earn 3.9% below the national median of £34,314. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is it user support technicians a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. IT user support technicians in the North West earn £32,959, which is 9.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it user support technicianss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.