Average Personal assistants and other secretaries Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
In 2025, personal assistants and other secretariess working in the North West took home a median salary of £24,033 — that's 4.8% below the national average of £25,233. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £24,033 has an effective purchasing power closer to £26,352. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so personal assistants and other secretariess sit 34.3% 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 £24,033 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £26,352 — 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 personal assistants and other secretaries salary in Manchester?
The median personal assistants and other secretaries salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £24,033 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does personal assistants and other secretaries pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Personal assistants and other secretaries in the North West earn 4.8% below the national median of £25,233. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is personal assistants and other secretaries a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Personal assistants and other secretaries in the North West earn £24,033, which is 34.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for personal assistants and other secretariess cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.