Average Pensions and insurance clerks and assistants Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
In practical terms, a pensions and insurance clerks and assistants in the North West earned a median of £26,703 during 2025, which works out to 9.0% below the UK-wide median of £29,329. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £26,703 has an effective purchasing power closer to £29,280. Compared to the Manchester average across all roles (£36,554), pensions and insurance clerks and assistantss take home 26.9% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £26,703 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,280 — 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 pensions and insurance clerks and assistants salary in Manchester?
The median pensions and insurance clerks and assistants salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £26,703 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does pensions and insurance clerks and assistants pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Pensions and insurance clerks and assistants in the North West earn 9.0% below the national median of £29,329. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is pensions and insurance clerks and assistants a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Pensions and insurance clerks and assistants in the North West earn £26,703, which is 26.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for pensions and insurance clerks and assistantss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.