Average Public services associate professionals Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
Based on 2025 data, public services associate professionalss in the North West earned £38,403 at the median — 0.1% below the national benchmark of £38,454. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £38,403 stretches to roughly £42,109 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so public services associate professionalss sit 5.1% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £38,403 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £42,109 — 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 public services associate professionals salary in Manchester?
The median public services associate professionals salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £38,403 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does public services associate professionals pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Public services associate professionals in the North West earn 0.1% below the national median of £38,454. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is public services associate professionals a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Public services associate professionals in the North West earn £38,403, which is 5.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for public services associate professionalss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.