Average Local government administrative occupations Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
If you're a local government administrative occupations in the North West, the typical salary in 2025 was £25,646. That's 7.2% below what local government administrative occupationss earn nationally (£27,642). Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £25,646 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £28,121. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so local government administrative occupationss sit 29.8% 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 £25,646 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £28,121 — 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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Local government administrative occupations 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 local government administrative occupations salary in Manchester?
The median local government administrative occupations salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £25,646 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does local government administrative occupations pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Local government administrative occupations in the North West earn 7.2% below the national median of £27,642. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is local government administrative occupations a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Local government administrative occupations in the North West earn £25,646, which is 29.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for local government administrative occupationss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.