Average Quality control and planning engineers Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median quality control and planning engineers salary in the North West reached £41,205, sitting 3.1% below the national median of £42,511. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £41,205 stretches to roughly £45,181 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Manchester is £36,554. By comparison, quality control and planning engineerss earn 12.7% 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 £41,205 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £45,181 — 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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Quality control and planning engineers salary in areas near Manchester
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average quality control and planning engineers salary in Manchester?
The median quality control and planning engineers salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £41,205 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 control and planning engineers pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Quality control and planning engineers in the North West earn 3.1% below the national median of £42,511. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is quality control and planning engineers a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Quality control and planning engineers in the North West earn £41,205, which is 12.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for quality control and planning engineerss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.