Average Nursing auxiliaries and assistants Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
The median pay for nursing auxiliaries and assistantss in the North West stood at £23,915 in 2025, placing them 3.4% below the UK-wide figure of £24,761. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £23,915 has an effective purchasing power closer to £26,223. The all-jobs average in Manchester is £36,554. By comparison, nursing auxiliaries and assistantss earn 34.6% less 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 £23,915 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £26,223 — 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 nursing auxiliaries and assistants salary in Manchester?
The median nursing auxiliaries and assistants salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £23,915 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does nursing auxiliaries and assistants pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Nursing auxiliaries and assistants in the North West earn 3.4% below the national median of £24,761. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is nursing auxiliaries and assistants a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Nursing auxiliaries and assistants in the North West earn £23,915, which is 34.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for nursing auxiliaries and assistantss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.