Average Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
The median pay for plant and machine operatives n.e.c.s in the North West stood at £26,751 in 2025, placing them 8.2% below the UK-wide figure of £29,142. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £26,751 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £29,332. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so plant and machine operatives n.e.c.s sit 26.8% 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 £26,751 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,332 — 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.
Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Plant and machine 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 plant and machine operatives n.e.c. salary in Manchester?
The median plant and machine operatives n.e.c. salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £26,751 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does plant and machine operatives n.e.c. pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.s in the North West earn 8.2% below the national median of £29,142. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is plant and machine 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. Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.s in the North West earn £26,751, which is 26.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for plant and machine operatives n.e.c.s cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.