Average Managers and directors in retail and wholesale Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
For managers and directors in retail and wholesales based in the North West, 2025 brought a median salary of £33,341. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £36,006 — making this 7.4% below the norm. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £33,341 has an effective purchasing power closer to £36,558. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so managers and directors in retail and wholesales sit 8.8% 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 £33,341 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £36,558 — 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 managers and directors in retail and wholesale salary in Manchester?
The median managers and directors in retail and wholesale salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £33,341 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does managers and directors in retail and wholesale pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Managers and directors in retail and wholesales in the North West earn 7.4% below the national median of £36,006. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is managers and directors in retail and wholesale a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Managers and directors in retail and wholesales in the North West earn £33,341, which is 8.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for managers and directors in retail and wholesales cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.