Average Medical secretaries Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
Based on 2025 data, medical secretariess in the North West earned £22,110 at the median — 8.1% below the national benchmark of £24,071. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £22,110 has an effective purchasing power closer to £24,243. Compared to the Manchester average across all roles (£36,554), medical secretariess take home 39.5% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £22,110 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £24,243 — 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 medical secretaries salary in Manchester?
The median medical secretaries salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £22,110 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does medical secretaries pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Medical secretaries in the North West earn 8.1% below the national median of £24,071. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is medical secretaries a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Medical secretaries in the North West earn £22,110, which is 39.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for medical secretariess cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.