Average Publicans and managers of licensed premises Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
In practical terms, a publicans and managers of licensed premises in the North West earned a median of £34,753 during 2025, which works out to 7.1% below the UK-wide median of £37,427. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £34,753 stretches to roughly £38,106 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Manchester is £36,554. By comparison, publicans and managers of licensed premisess earn 4.9% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £34,753 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £38,106 — 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average publicans and managers of licensed premises salary in Manchester?
The median publicans and managers of licensed premises salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £34,753 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does publicans and managers of licensed premises pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Publicans and managers of licensed premises in the North West earn 7.1% below the national median of £37,427. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is publicans and managers of licensed premises a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Publicans and managers of licensed premises in the North West earn £34,753, which is 4.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for publicans and managers of licensed premisess cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.