Average Production, factory and assembly supervisors Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
In practical terms, a production, factory and assembly supervisors in the North West earned a median of £34,784 during 2025, which works out to 0.9% below the UK-wide median of £35,092. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £34,784 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £38,140. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so production, factory and assembly supervisorss sit 4.8% 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 £34,784 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £38,140 — 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.
Production, factory and assembly supervisors salary across UK regions
Production, factory and assembly supervisors salary in areas near Manchester
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average production, factory and assembly supervisors salary in Manchester?
The median production, factory and assembly supervisors salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £34,784 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does production, factory and assembly supervisors pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Production, factory and assembly supervisors in the North West earn 0.9% below the national median of £35,092. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is production, factory and assembly supervisors a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Production, factory and assembly supervisors in the North West earn £34,784, which is 4.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for production, factory and assembly supervisorss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.