Average Plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
The median pay for plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairerss in the North West stood at £34,177 in 2025, placing them 6.5% below the UK-wide figure of £36,563. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £34,177 has an effective purchasing power closer to £37,475. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairerss sit 6.5% 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 £34,177 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £37,475 — 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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Plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers 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 plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers salary in Manchester?
The median plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £34,177 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers in the North West earn 6.5% below the national median of £36,563. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers in the North West earn £34,177, which is 6.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairerss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.