Average Quality assurance technicians Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
For quality assurance technicianss based in the North West, 2025 brought a median salary of £34,177. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £33,242 — making this 2.8% above the norm. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £34,177 stretches to roughly £37,475 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Manchester is £36,554. By comparison, quality assurance technicianss earn 6.5% 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 £34,177 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £37,475 — 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 technicians salary in Manchester?
The median quality assurance technicians salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £34,177 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 technicians pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Quality assurance technicians in the North West earn 2.8% above the national median of £33,242. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is quality assurance technicians a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Quality assurance technicians in the North West earn £34,177, which is 6.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for quality assurance technicianss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.