Average Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
The going rate for mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.s in the North West? £36,105 at the median in 2025. That compares to £36,408 nationally — a gap of 0.8% below. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £36,105 stretches to roughly £39,589 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.s sit 1.2% 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 £36,105 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £39,589 — 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.
Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. 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 mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. salary in Manchester?
The median mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £36,105 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.s in the North West earn 0.8% below the national median of £36,408. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.s in the North West earn £36,105, which is 1.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.s cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.