Average Quality assurance and regulatory professionals Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
A quality assurance and regulatory professionals working in the North West could expect a median salary of £50,263 in 2025 — 4.8% above the national figure of £47,969. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £50,263 has an effective purchasing power closer to £55,113. The all-jobs average in Manchester is £36,554. By comparison, quality assurance and regulatory professionalss earn 37.5% more 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 £50,263 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £55,113 — 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 quality assurance and regulatory professionals salary in Manchester?
The median quality assurance and regulatory professionals salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £50,263 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does quality assurance and regulatory professionals pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Quality assurance and regulatory professionals in the North West earn 4.8% above the national median of £47,969. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is quality assurance and regulatory professionals a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Quality assurance and regulatory professionals in the North West earn £50,263, which is 37.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for quality assurance and regulatory professionalss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.