Average Metal machining setters and setter-operators Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, metal machining setters and setter-operatorss in the North West were paid a median of £32,985. The national equivalent stands at £35,394, putting this region 6.8% below. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £32,985 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £36,168. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so metal machining setters and setter-operatorss sit 9.8% 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 £32,985 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £36,168 — 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.
Metal machining setters and setter-operators salary across UK regions
Metal machining setters and setter-operators 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 metal machining setters and setter-operators salary in Manchester?
The median metal machining setters and setter-operators salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £32,985 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does metal machining setters and setter-operators pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Metal machining setters and setter-operators in the North West earn 6.8% below the national median of £35,394. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is metal machining setters and setter-operators a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Metal machining setters and setter-operators in the North West earn £32,985, which is 9.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for metal machining setters and setter-operatorss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.