Average Metal working production and maintenance fitters Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
A metal working production and maintenance fitters working in the North West could expect a median salary of £40,188 in 2025 — 0.5% above the national figure of £40,002. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £40,188 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £44,066. The all-jobs average in Manchester is £36,554. By comparison, metal working production and maintenance fitterss earn 9.9% more 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 £40,188 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £44,066 — 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 working production and maintenance fitters salary across UK regions
Metal working production and maintenance fitters 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 working production and maintenance fitters salary in Manchester?
The median metal working production and maintenance fitters salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £40,188 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 working production and maintenance fitters pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Metal working production and maintenance fitters in the North West earn 0.5% above the national median of £40,002. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is metal working production and maintenance fitters a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Metal working production and maintenance fitters in the North West earn £40,188, which is 9.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for metal working production and maintenance fitterss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.