Average Mining and quarry workers and related operatives Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical mining and quarry workers and related operatives in the North West earned £34,080. Compared to the UK median of £38,301, that's 11.0% below. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £34,080 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £37,368. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so mining and quarry workers and related operativess sit 6.8% 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 £34,080 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £37,368 — 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 mining and quarry workers and related operatives salary in Manchester?
The median mining and quarry workers and related operatives salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £34,080 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does mining and quarry workers and related operatives pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Mining and quarry workers and related operatives in the North West earn 11.0% below the national median of £38,301. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is mining and quarry workers and related operatives a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Mining and quarry workers and related operatives in the North West earn £34,080, which is 6.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for mining and quarry workers and related operativess cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.