Average Police community support officers Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical police community support officers in the North West earned £34,431. Compared to the UK median of £35,189, that's 2.2% below. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £34,431 stretches to roughly £37,753 in real spending power. Compared to the Manchester average across all roles (£36,554), police community support officerss take home 5.8% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £34,431 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £37,753 — 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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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 police community support officers salary in Manchester?
The median police community support officers salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £34,431 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does police community support officers pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Police community support officers in the North West earn 2.2% below the national median of £35,189. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is police community support officers a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Police community support officers in the North West earn £34,431, which is 5.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for police community support officerss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.